Life is often compared to as a journey that takes us to places
that we’ve never been before. In this journey, we often see rest stops along
the way to give us a break from the difficulties that we have been
encountering. I like to thank that the beginning of each new year as a “rest
stop” to access where we’ve come from, where we are and where we are going.
The year of 2013 has
been, for some, a very difficult year with many disappointments. Perhaps the
road through this year has been one of heavy traffic and the speed that we
wanted to travel was hampered. There were also many roadblocks that forced us
to re-program our GPS and go a different direction. Some have experienced
accidents along the way that caused great pain. But we are now faced with the
opportunity to enter Route 2014 with a new direction and purpose. It’s time for
us to focus on where we want to go, the things we want to accomplish and the
make sure that we are well prepared for the journey ahead. I’m sure that we will encounter more of the
same challenges that we encountered on Route 2013, but having made it thus far
should give us hope for the journey.
In my files, I found something one has written that is great as
we now turn to Route 2014. I’d like to give credit to the author; however, I
cannot find who wrote this. It is entitled: Hope Shines Brightest.
“Hope shines brightest when the hour is darkest. Hope motivates
when discouragement comes. Hope energizes when the body is tired. Hope sweetens
while bitterness bites. Hope sings when all melodies are gone. Hope believes
when evidence is eliminated. Hope listens for answers when no one is talking.
Hope climbs over obstacles when no one is helping. Hope endures hardship when
no one is caring. Hope smiles confidently when no one is laughing. Hope reaches
for answers when no one is asking. Hope presses toward victory when no one is
encouraging. Hope dares to give when no one is sharing. Hope brings the victory
when no one is winning."[1]
Buckle-up for the journey
ahead and enjoy your trip. This just may be the year where all you dreams and
hopes become a reality. Don’t be
discouraged about the challenges; keep focused on the goal and this time next
year when you are entering another rest area, you just may be surprised about the
beauty of your journey.
Happy New Year
“May
the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that
you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”[2]
No comments:
Post a Comment