His Presence, My Hope...

Joshua 1:3- “I will give you every place you set your foot, as I promised Moses.”

Exodus 3:14- “My presence will go with you & I will give you rest.”

For 2020, there is one thing that brings such a tremendous amount of hope to me...God is here and His presence goes with me. That is my hope, my security. As I walk into the unknown & so many changes, His promise to never leave me or forsake me (Joshua 1:5) resonates with my heart.

As I walk into the new year, Father, I lift my eyes to see you & trust in you. You have never failed me. You have seen me through many dark winters in my life & I trust in you. You have never failed me, You have always come through at the right time. You know what’s best. I just want to live for You...completely sold out to you!

New Year’s Resolutions? I return to my manifesto:

Love Jesus.

Love family.

Love the Church.

Love the world.

Run with sparkle.

Jesus In. Jesus out.

Be thankful always.

No complaining. Ever.

Seek Out Adventure.

Walk in Love, Joy, Peace. If not, stop walking & kneel. Surrender.

Listen twice as much.

Forgive.

Obey.

Be content.

Take care of your temple.

Smile.

Be a great leader.

Stay organized. Don’t bring in clutter. Clutter zaps your energy.

Focus on what is good.

Routines-Jesus time, morning routine, school routine

I enter 2020 a little tired, I am 35 weeks (36 weeks tomorrow) pregnant after all, but I’m also encouraged because I know the One who goes with me & He is good. He will give me rest.

I will run with sparkle...

Heather

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