Wow. 2014.
It’s been a whole year since I started this
blog, and when I look back, I’ve learnt so much on this really interesting
journey.
Thanks to anyone who has read my posts,
this blog is like a little outlet where I can preach, teach and share my
thoughts.
I’m pumped about starting a new year. It’s
going to be my best year yet. I might fall off a cliff, or I might win a
million dollars. Who knows. (God knows – Jeremiah 29:11).
But one thing I know – and this was
something that I just learnt the other day. It’s this:
“Doing the same things, making the same
choices, doesn’t change the outcome. It’s insanity to keep making the same
decisions expecting a different result.”
This relates a lot. In my life, especially
with friends, I’ve tried the same things over and over expecting a different
(better) result. But alas, I always came out of those decisions feeling like
rubbish. Close (not really), but no cigar.
Old ways won't open new doors.
So 2013 was a bit rough. There were plenty
of great moments, plenty of bad ones too. But as Dollly Parton said….
I’m so thankful to God, He really is
everything, and He’s always there, in every moment, good and bad.
So here’s to a new year – I’m going to try
new things, I’ve already made a long list of resolutions (comment if you want
to hear them), but most importantly on that list is God. He’s everything, and
I’m excited to jump into a new year of growing with God.
That’s it, isn’t it really? Jump. Jumping
into this year – not just plodding along at the same pace, but jumping.
Or diving as Vogue says it. (I love this cover).
Alright, alright, enough about me. What
about you? What are you going to change this year?Or diving as Vogue says it. (I love this cover).
Here’s special message that I think God
wants to say to you as you start this year. You’re really special, he loves you
so much, and words can’t describe how much he’s looking forward to plunging
into a new year with you. God does pay attention to seasons (he’s the one who
created them after all) and I think now’s a time of new birth.
A song that I discovered on new years day
(perfect timing isn’t it?) is Soldiers by Martin Smith. Go listen to it here.
“Onward Christian soldiers.”
I love that part of the song. *breaks into
chorus with enthusiasm*.
So really what I’m saying is, have a great 2014. I’m praying for you, for everyone who is reading this.
GOD BLESS AND HAVE A FLIPPIN’ FANTASTIC NEW
YEAR!
X
