Guest Post: The Best Year Ever (by Karen Peck Gooch)
Note from Sony: Since I started this blog, I’ve never featured a guest post. However, when I read Karen Peck Gooch’s article in her latest e-newsletter, it said so well what I wanted to say that I thought it was worth letting you read as well. Don’t just take it as a good idea; put it to practice. When I wish someone a Happy Birthday, I often wish them the best year yet. Karen shares how to have that year. I pray 2013 truly is your best year ever.
I’ve been thinking about this for quite some time. How can we have the best year ever? Some people are starting off the new year grieving the loss of a loved one. Some are facing physical challenges. Some are without jobs. The list goes on. However, I believe that if we spend more time with the Lord by praying and reading His Word, this time next year we will say that 2013 was the best year ever. Maybe our circumstances surrounding us may not be the best, but as long as we are walking closely with God, we will have a peace that the Bible says ‘passes all understanding’. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ.” (PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7) As long as we have Christ in our lives, that is all we need. He will supply our needs. Susan sings the song, Sustaining Grace. My favorite line in the song says that “I tried to make that mountain move, but instead He moved in me.” How many times do we try to remove those mountains in our lives and we find ourselves burned out, complacent, and bitter? We become weary in well doing. However, if we can step back from the situation and allow God to move those mountains for us, our lives will be filled with peace and contentment. Easier said than done, right? Well, with the Lord’s help, we can do it. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (PHILIPPIANS 4:13) Let’s challenge each other to make the effort to spend more time with our Lord and watch Him do mighty works in our lives. Then, let’s have the same conversation this time next year! I believe we will truly say that we had the best year with the Lord that we’ve ever had!
(Taken from Karen Peck and New River’s January e-newsletter. You may subscribe to their free e-newsletter through their website: www.karenpeckandnewriver.com.)
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