Along the way I’ve discovered every year has its charms and its challenges, and 2012 was no exception. Looking back, I clearly see, like never before, God’s gentle hand touching and leading my life. While God clearly led me in the past, this past year I’ve been more attune to His blessings and His leading. It is truly amazing how clear it all becomes when I open my eyes and my heart to God.
In the past, I cautiously peered into the upcoming year with a bit of fear, some trepidation, and a lot of determination to make this year better, to accomplish more, and, finally, to do all the things I want to do; but this year I’m laying all that aside and putting God in charge, asking Him to be the sole author of my life—carefully constructing every line and carefully planning each chapter. In the midst of setting goals for the coming year, I’m keeping this reminder at the forefront: My greatest desire is for God to take the lead, opening and closing doors in His perfect timing.
While it’s important to make plans for the future, it’s even more important to remember that my plans are flawed—they are insignificant in the light of God’s perfect plan for me.
So, this year, while I make plans for 2013, reviewing my dreams and setting goals, I’m placing all those plans firmly in the capable hands of my infinite God. If my plans, goals, and dreams are not in keeping with God’s plans, I want Him to sweep them aside, replacing them with His perfect plan.
So, join me as I allow God to be the author of my year, writing this chapter, and all subsequent chapters, of my life to His glory.
Final Thought: As I look back on my life, I realize it isn’t God that changes, it’s me. The beautiful truth is that God never changes, but He promises to make me a new creation—a reflection of Him.
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