The end of the year is upon us, and I can’t think of a better thing to do than to think back through this past year to remember all the great things our God has done!
Maybe you had a magnificent year, full of blessings and prosperity. You can think back to many wonderful times the Lord has been faithful. But maybe when you think back on your year, you’re full of heartache and brokenness. Guess what – the Lord can work with that too.
Let God be God in your trials. In your emptiness. In your hopelessness.
It’s the times we’re really open and honest with ourselves that God can work with our vulnerability and mold and make us in what He would have us be. It’s then that He can create “beauty out of our ashes. Strength for fear. Gladness for mourning. Peace for despair.” (lyrics from Beauty for Ashes by Crystal Lewis)
It also reminds me of another song:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus
Look full in His wonderful face
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim
In the light of His glory and grace
When we think about eternity, the problems in this world fail in comparison to the life awaiting us with our Lord and Savior! Friend, turn to Him. He is the true reason for ALL our seasons of life – especially during this Christmas season! Give it all to Him and watch as our faithful God makes something beautiful from our lives.