2022 was a good year, yet it held so many things there were unexpected and some that seemed not too good. That is why I want to choose to spend just a few minutes looking back on this year.
There were highlights. Some of those were at the first of the year and some near the end. We saw the end closing in of the covid virus and the loosening of restrictions that the last two years held over us. Masks began to go away and life returned to some what normal.
Still there was pain. Still there were and are struggles that God has to help us with. But what I have experienced in the low times as well as in the celebrations is that God is working and speaking.
Psalm 34:15 NASB
The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, And His ears are toward their cry for help.
He loves His children, and God is always working. Where did you experience God working this year? I saw Him bless my family. I saw Him draw people to Himself. I watched miracles happen on mission trips and in the church as well as in so many other places.
Even in the times of pain God was working. The year began for my wife and I having covid. It also brought the death of a good friend that was a great surprise. There were several other deaths as well. I often take those in stride, but it was obvious that some would not be too easy.
Back in July my dad passed away. That very well might have been the most difficult day of the year, and it might have been the most difficult day of my life. He is missed and so loved. he kept my life and my brothers on track so many days.
Then go to blessings. There were 3 trips to Cuba that brought lots of fruit and growth and the possibilities of more in the future. The church was given blessings and guidance that helped us take some steps forward.
My granddaughter turned 1, and we learned most recently that we have another grand daughter coming in 2023.
2022 was an incredible year, and there really is more to come.
Ephesians 3:20 NASB
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,
Look back on the year and note where God worked. Not, ask God to do that and more again! I am expecting and incredible 2023.
Won’t you join me this Sunday and begin the new year in church? We will be having a great and important service at The Community Fellowship. Please consider doing us online but better yet in person at 10:10. We will have communion as well as baptism. Our new theme is “there is more to come”.
I hope to see you soon and to celebrate all God will be bringing our way in 2023!
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