New Beginnings

Christmas is over. I have to go back to work today. All the decorations have been put away and the presents long since unwrapped. It is, or it could be, a very sad day.

But I don't think it is. Today is the start of something new. In many areas of my life, new things are beginning or are about to begin. A lot of exciting stuff is coming my way. And that's just the stuff that I know about. If last year is anything to go by, 2014 holds all manner of things in wait for me. Admittedly not all of them will be good. But I wager that most of them will. And why am I so confident?

For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord,

‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

plans to give you hope and a future.

(Jeremiah 29:11)

So in this new beginning, whether I know where it will lead or not, I know I am on a path. I put my faith in God and I know He will see me through. His plans are the best plans, and He is planning good things for me. He has given me a hope and a future. I can't wait to see where the path leads.

Christmas was only the beginning. Are you ready to start this new day with me?
With Him?