As I stand at the threshold of a brand new year, I am humbled as I reflect upon the year gone by. For me, 2009 has been more than trying – I’ve faced challenges I’d have never thought I’d meet but as I look back at the year, I’m grateful for the strength each of those challenges instilled in me. And forced me to lift up my head and keep my eyes on Christ Who to me, matters most.
I’m grateful for every single blessing I’ve received – Blessings so innumerable that even if I do try, I fail to name them all, but as I attempt to, leave me mesmerized and amazed at what the Lord has done.
I’m grateful for family, friends and loved ones… I’m grateful for friends who, even when deeply hurt, have learnt to move on in life… Grateful for those who dared to take that one step toward achieving their dreams… Grateful for friends who took that step of faith and ventured out, away from home, holding on to the surety of Christ’s everlasting presence with them.
I’m grateful for every fight, misunderstanding, showdown and embarrassment I’ve faced in 2009, as each of them convinced me toward improving myself.
I’m grateful for every promise given, fulfilled and yet to be fulfilled, both in my life and in the lives of my loved ones.
I’m grateful for God’s mercies which, as promised in the Bible, have been new EVERY morning. I’m grateful for His undying love and unconditional grace… Above all, I’m grateful for God’s great faithfulness in both my life and yours.
Happy New Year!
