THE END IS ONLY THE BEGINNING

The beauty of the end of a thing is that it leads you directly to the beginning of something else; something new or different. The old goes into a file so that the new and different can begin. A problem comes about when we continue to go to the "old file" instead of focusing on building the new and different file. Now, the old file does have some worth. If we never had the old, building the new and different would be a more difficult task because the truth is, we are unable to build the new without having had our "old" experiences. They help us in our decision making, that is, if we learn from them. Otherwise, the end only continues into more new of the same old stuff. Maybe different people or places but similar situations. As we move from 2009 into 2010, let's take a moment to reflect on the "old." Look at how the Lord God Almighty brought you through; for some, carried you through; and for others, pulled you through. What are some things, people perhaps, or places that you must let go of or say goodbye to? Not because they are necessarily wrong or bad in and of themselves (though they may be, so be willing to admit it if they are), just that they may not be a part of God's 2010 plan for you, for where He is bringing you or for what He wants to do in your life. Look at the old for just enough time to get out of it the lesson that God wants you to learn from it. Then, give it over to Him. Cry if you must, forgive, ask for forgiveness, make a decision not to turn back, then turn your face to the new and different. Recommit your heart and life to the Lord; to follow hard after Him. To allow Him to lead and guide you. Ask Him to order your steps. Decide to get on His agenda, accepting that without Him you can do nothing. But with Him, all things are possible. The end has come, but so, too has the new. Trust the Lord to be there for you and with you just as He has promised to. Regardless as to the challenges that 2010 may or may not bring, remember our Heavenly Father's promise, "I will never leave you, nor forsake you." And He will continue to bring you through!

2010...don't do it again... take on the new & the different

walking by faith in God (not in yourself or someone else) and not by sight (what your circumstance says)

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS !!!

FROM ME AND MY FAMILY : )