Wow, can you believe it's New Year's Eve,
and 2010 is considered history?
and 2010 is considered history?
As we each consider the year's events, both positive and challenging, I encourage you to take a breath .... look back through the twists and turns, and identify ALL of God's blessings interwoven throughout. To some this may be an easy task and to others ... SELAH .... take that breath and look carefully ... as the blessings are indeed numerous ~ maybe smaller, but more significant or precious!
Personally, as we look back at 2010, several amazing miracles quickly come to mind. The most recent on December 14th, 2010 as we received a phone call ~ when in a blink of an eye, all the busyness of Christmas and the whirlwind of life responsibilities was brought into perspective. Our daughter-in-law was undergoing an emergency c-section and our grandson was arriving seven weeks early ~ butt first ~ no time/no options according to the doctor! As many of you may understand, this was one of those moments filled with exhilaration and fear all rolled up into one big emotion. As I excitedly, yet nervously hung up, I remember the first word out of my mouth ~ PRAY ~ for I believed only God could guard and protect them in the midst of their circumstances!
And though outwardly I was a ball of agitated excitement, I had a peace deep within me that 'all was well' ... as I believed and declared that this precious child's life would line up with all the promises in God's Word. And, I thank God for His faithfulness; that HE is always with us as we turn to Him: our comforter, counselor, and Sovereign God ~ bigger than any life event ~ a God who cares, loves, guards, heals and walks us through all that comes our way!!
Later that night, as I was introduced to our precious little Vincent David (whose name means Conquering; Beloved) ... and every day since then ... I have found myself in joyful tears, overwhelmed and in awe, as I considered how every detail of Vincent's existence was minutely detailed by God. And it reminded me of Psalm 139 ...
"O Lord, .... you know everything about me ...To think about this child, like each of us, created by God, perfect in every way ... born exactly when we are to be born ... and every day of our life already recorded ~ for HE has great plans for each of us!
You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my
mother’s womb ...
Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven
together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed."
So, as we look ahead to 2011, may we look forward to the wonderful plans ~ plans for good and not for evil. As we seek the Lord with all of our heart, mind and soul ... and listen to HIS still small voice, may you experience the wonderment of God's promises ~ health, prosperity, wisdom, and love!
God's Love and Blessings,
Michelle Lord Samples, CCLC
From the Heart, Christian Life Coach/Mentor
Resources:
Psalm 91:14-16 " The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.” (NLT)
Romans 8:28 "We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose. (Amplified)
Jeremiah 29:11-13 "For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." (Amplified)
Proverbs 8:17 "I love those who love me, and those who seek me early and diligently shall find me." (Amplified)
Deuteronomy 4:29 "But if from there you will seek (inquire for and require as necessity) the Lord your God, you will find Him if you [truly] seek Him with all your heart [and mind] and soul and life." (Amplified)
Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God!" (NLT)
