Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Taking up the pen
"That you might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God." Colossians 1:10
A new year. I've managed to cross this line quite a few times now, more times than I care to admit! There have been times when I approached the new year with eagerness, thinking of it like an empty tablet yet to be written on, eager to use my best handwriting, wondering what I might accomplish. I would joyfully charge into the new year expecting to do something great. But this day as I contemplate 2006, I wish I could conjure up that kind of excitement. Circumstances of the last few years have taught me that "I" am not going to accomplish anything outside of God's plan for me. I don't approach the year with fear and trepidation, because I know firmly where my hope lies. It is with HIM who is ever faithful and full of love. This time, I view 2006 cautiously. My heart is full of questions, wondering what God is planning to write upon the empty tablet of my life. This year it will be His best handwriting, not mine. I do have my part, however. It is summed up in Colossians 1:10:
A new year. I've managed to cross this line quite a few times now, more times than I care to admit! There have been times when I approached the new year with eagerness, thinking of it like an empty tablet yet to be written on, eager to use my best handwriting, wondering what I might accomplish. I would joyfully charge into the new year expecting to do something great. But this day as I contemplate 2006, I wish I could conjure up that kind of excitement. Circumstances of the last few years have taught me that "I" am not going to accomplish anything outside of God's plan for me. I don't approach the year with fear and trepidation, because I know firmly where my hope lies. It is with HIM who is ever faithful and full of love. This time, I view 2006 cautiously. My heart is full of questions, wondering what God is planning to write upon the empty tablet of my life. This year it will be His best handwriting, not mine. I do have my part, however. It is summed up in Colossians 1:10:
- Be pleasing to Him
- Be fruitful in every good work
- Increasing in the knowledge of God
Verse 11 tells me what I can expect from this attitude. There will be strength (according to His power), patience, endurance and joy even in hardships.
It's only the 2nd day of the new year. Malcom is suffering through the chemo effects, his discomfort more evident with each treatment. As for me, I have caught a nasty virus that is making me feel miserable. My main concern is that I don't pass it on to him. Thank you for your prayers.
3 Comments:
Carol, I, too, look to this new year with some wonder and awe. Knowing that God IS God, and that we are in His Hands takes away from the doubts of what 2006 could hold. Afterall, the is absolutely nothing that is going to take us from His grasp. In this confidence and hope we can look forward to whatever He has in store. I always shudder whenever I know Malocm is in pain and discomfort with his treatments. I trust that at the end of them he will feel better and be stronger. I hope your aiment will be over as well. Lovingly, M
Carol,
We are praying that 2006 will be a WONDERFUL yer for you and Malcom. I think God has grat and mighty thing yet for you two to do. I honestly believe He is going to bless you far beyond what you could imagine.
Love you,
CB
My prayers are with you all daily. May each treatment do as it is designed and attack any cancerous cells left in Malcom's body.
... As for the new year, it is but a chapter in the book of life that God has written for us. Good thing is we know the ending of our story!!!!!!!!!!!
Sue M
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