MOVING INTO A NEW YEAR AND A NEW BEGINNING

I just want to talk today, is that okay?  A new year has begun 2014, I have been reflecting on this past year, seeing all that my God has done for me. And I am so thankful that I began a journey with Jesus. The journey is always one of faith, step by step. Just like when the priest were crossing the Jordan and they were carrying the Ark of the Covenant the water did not begin to part until they had stepped into the water. One man from each tribe was designated to remove a stone from the place where the priest stood bearing the Ark, they were to carry the stone to the other side and there they made a memorial to remember what God had done for them that day.

There have been days this past year when I would cry out to God and say "Lord where are You?" then there would be days when I would say "There You are Lord, I see You!" In all of these days 365 of them, God has brought me through every rough spot, it may have been a struggle, a time when I did not understand why I would have to go through this. But in spite of all the struggles, all the tears. This one thing I knew, God was with me and He was preparing me for the next part of our journey, 2014. With each struggle in this life I am being shaped to fulfill the destiny God has planned and purposed for me. I am being transformed little by little, shaped and fashioned into His design, His plan. This is not exclusive just to me, God has a divine plan for His children and His church. The problem rest in the fact that most are just living life and giving no thought to what God has for them.

Sometime ago I knew I wanted to change I didn't want to be the person I used to be, I didn't want to just live life saved, I wanted to experience the very presence of God in my life. I wanted to make a difference in my family, friends, church and community. I never want people to see me, I want people to see Jesus in me. When that becomes your desire, the enemy will begin to attack and attack. He will attempt to discourage, distract, and destroy you and your God given destiny.

So it was in 2013, growing in my prayer life, growing in wearing my garments of praise, growing in my faith. Oh though I have not attained I still press forward to a higher calling (taken from the words of Paul).

Now today is January 7, 2014 and I have begun to write a book. I believe that God is directing and leading me to write, yet how it will be published is beyond my knowledge. But I do know this when God leads and I follow by faith the path will be made straight and God has already made a way for this to happen. A great year is ahead, my church has embarked on the God given vision that the Lord has given to our pastors, I know that salvation will come into my family, I know that I will be moving from where I am to where I need to be.  I have placed my faith in One person His name is Jesus and where He goes I go. His indwelling Holy Spirit is my guide I am committed to listening to His voice and to following His directions. Obedience to walk in faith and as I obey and walk He will give me understanding.

Just an update in my daily walk. The title of my book is "The Thread of Hope"

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