It is hard for me to believe that this is the last day of 2012. Just last week, I inadvertently wrote 2011 on a check I was writing. Now, I need to try to retrain my brain to write 2013!
The Christmas events of these past weeks have flown by. Now, the clearing, cleaning and de-cluttering awaits but for one more of the "Happy Holidays" I am choosing to celebrate in this one season of God's amazing goodness.
That's right, I am not procrastinating, I am intentionally taking time to celebrate God's faithfulness of 2012 and His everlasting promises preordained for 2013 before packing up all the red and green.
My guy and I are planning an early dinner date in Nashville this evening. (The girls are excited to spend a few hours not hearing the word "no" at their Nana's and Pa's.) We will use the time of uninterrupted conversation to reflect on the journey that God has led us through that we label 2012 and to dream about what plans God may have in store for the next 12 months.
Ephesians 3:20-21
English Standard Version (ESV)
20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
This passage has been such an intricate part of our journey together. We will spend some time tonight looking at how God did "far more abundantly" than what we "asked for or imagined" (NIV). Then we will intentionally look at the future, trusting that God is in control and the plans He has for us are for our good. (Jeremiah 29:33, Romans 8:28)
He is the one to "work within us" and make it happen. He will be glorified "in the church." His name will be exalted in this generation and in "all generations, forever and ever. Amen."
Let me encourage you to set aside some time and be intentional in this last holiday of the season. What will you do to celebrate?
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