The Sunsets and then it rises

The sunset on 2007 and rose on 2008...


On the first day of 2008 I went out on Niel's 4 wheeler to the other side of the property so I could just spend time with God as I watched the sunset. As I sat there, I couldn't help but marvel at God's plan. I have an amazing bookthat I use as a devotion on occasion. I usually just open it after I pray to a random page. It is always enlightening and helps refresh my relationship with God. It is taken from scripture and written as if God was speaking right to you...

I thought I would share it with you as a New Year's gift:

Keep Your Face Toward the Sunrise [my words: Not the Sunset]

Behold, I have sent you out alone,but I have gone ahead to prepare yourway; yes,through the darkness to bear a light. I ask you only to follow Me,for I will surely lead you in a safe path, though dangers lurk on every hand.

Yes, I will be your protection. I will be your comfort. I will be your
joy. I will turn the bitter tear to sweet perfume. By My Spirit, I will mend the broken heart. I will pour warm, fragrant oil into the deep wound.

For My heart is fused with your heart, and in your grief, I am one with you. Yes, I will fill the vacant place. My arms shall hold you, and you will not fall. My grace shall sustain you, and you will not faint. My joy shall fortify your spirit even as a broken body is rejuvenated by a blood transfusion. My smile shall dispelthe shadows, and My voice shall speak courage.

Yes, I will surely keep you, and you will not know fear. You shall rest your foot upon the threshold of heaven. I shall hide you in My pavilion.You shall have my constant care. I will not leave you for a moment. I will keep you from despair: I will deliver you from confusion. When you are perplexed, I will guide you in wisdom and in judgment.

By your light others shall be led out of the valley. By your courage the weak shall be lifted up. By your steadfastness he that wavers shall be stabilized.

Lo,the hour is upon you. Do not look back. Keep your face toward the sunrise, for He shall rise fresh daily in your soulwith healing in His wings.

So that is what I thought about.....looking to tomorrow...not at yesterday. Tomorrow is a day of Hope a new beginning....2008... a New Year!