As 2010 comes to a close at midnight tonight, I am so thankful for all that has transpired in 2010. Some of what I have experienced has brought me true joy and on the other hand I've experienced some heart-ache. But through that heartache, God has grown me into what He has desired of me. You know what? I'm positive that you, the reader, have experienced those very same emotions this year as well. I heard something earlier this week that still seems to be running through my brain from Beth Moore while I was listening to a cd teaching of hers from the "Patriarch's". "The easy life does not make for a great story."
My life has not been an easy life, and some of that hard stuff during my journey on earth has come about because of my very own poor choices. I can also tell you that my great story is only because of the grace of God and His awesome capability to give me second chances.
As this year comes to a close, I want you to know as well, that God is a God of second chances. He loves you and if you will allow Him to, He will make your story into a great story.
Father, Your word tell us in 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." This speaks to my heart of second chances. As 2010 comes to a close and 2011 begins, there are many of us hungering and anticipating "newness". When we arise in the morning, may we realize we have a new slate, wiped clean, ready for that second chance. Thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.
Second chances offered here at Higher Grounds,
Yolanda
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7 comments:
Praising Him for clean slates too!! Happy New Year, my sweet friend!
Hugs!
Susan
I am thankful for those second chances and new mercies here too!
Such fabulous encouragement!
My own journey has entailed many a pleasant place & blessing; and many a terrible place & cursing (mostly my own). It has all conspired to prove His faithfulness.
Thank you for your transparency, and for honoring the Lord with your life.
See you in 2011!
Kathleen
I love that He gives us second and third and fourth...chances. Heaven knows I have used every one He has given me.
Happy New Year!
Leah
And aren't you glad for those second chances!?!? Maybe the best word would be humbled not glad.
I have read that book too. It was a tough read at that time of my life. You will be blessed.
Have a blessed New Year my friend. Claiming 2011 is the year of God!!
Believing Him~Pamela
Precious Sister, I'm humbled by the love and grace of our God to grant us those chances. My heart of love and prayers are wrapped around you precious sister.
The Hand of GOD is not just with you but upon you and He has the master plan for your (our) life.
Thank you for the love you left for me on my blog. You have mine. Let us pray for each other during the year as the Lord leads.
Keep to the race you are running in the LORD! You'll finish strong in Him.
Love you. Happy New Year!
Amen and Amen! Your words brought to my mind a rather old song by "The Martins" that said in part: "Out of His great love, He picked me up, Set my feet on a solid Rock, Out of His great love I found the meaning of salvation...out of His great love"!
Thanks for the wonderful words for the New Year!
Marilyn...in Mississippi
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