Last year was a lot. It was a year of trials, but it was also a year of healing, on so many levels. If I didn’t have God with me through it all, I would not have fared so well. In fact, it’s best not to think where I’d be. In all the hard that I went through, there is not one time that I can’t see that God wasn’t there. I watched through my health struggles, miracles happen. My husband and I also grew closer and our marriage was strengthened through those trials. It was a year unexpected; filled with hard, but also perseverance, joy and most of all, love. As I step into this new year, I don’t know what it holds. Although, I know God holds it all and I am so grateful that He will be with us through it all. I don’t go into the new year with goals or resolutions. I go into it grateful for another year at life. Here’s to another year walking with God and trusting Him through it all. Friend, may you too think of not just what you accomplished, but all the times God was clearly there for you this year. May we all continue to walk with Him; not just this year, but always.

Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

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.

Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Colossians 2:6-7 NIV

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 

rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 

Psalm 16:8 NIV

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.