The year of 2007 will be over at midnight. The new year of 2008 will arrive. Officially the Christmas season will come to an end, and the New Year will take one full day to mark its beginning.
People will celebrate the eve of 2008 in so many ways—the organized chaos of Times Square either live and in person or via television, drunken bashes in homes or bars, all night prayer sessions in homes or churches, mini parties or grand scale restaurant events. Somehow the onset of a new year presents all kinds of excuses for celebration.
Some will make resolutions or set goals. Some will merely look forward with hope or dread. Anticipation or anxiety. What will your outlook be for the coming year? Will it be any different than those of years past?
My hope is steady. The excitement and anticipation I felt for the oncoming year of 2007 has not dissipated—as if the Lord is continuing what He began. Unfinished business.
There are things I have wanted for each of the recent years. More of Jesus, more prayer, more spiritual growth—hey, I’m game for dreams and visions. I want to see through the eyes of the Lord—His heart for the lost, for the hurting, for anyone I can encourage or somehow help. Cause me to go deeper with you, Lord. Into the spiritual deep waters.
My writing is not by chance or without purpose. Although not quite defined or pointed in a secure direction, I do not doubt it has merit—and certainly not because of me or my skills but because of the Lord infusing Himself into it. Without Him it has no value or meaning. So there is a use for it, and He will reveal it. Seven novels and one on the way I continue to place in His capable, solid hands . . . for His glory.
Father, as the year of 2008 makes its bow, so you will be ever powerful, ever present, ever seeking hearts who need you, desire to know you, and reach out in honesty to you. My heart aches for more of you, and I long to increase my obedience to you. Please, continue helping me to be the one you designed me to be. Please. I ask it all in the Name of Jesus, Amen.
And, Lord, by your provision in the stripes you took for healing, I ask that you would reach down with your holy touch and make Kristy Dykes whole. This world needs more people like her. Please prolong her life miraculously as you did for Hezekiah. So many are asking you, Lord. Please. In the Name, Authority, and Blood of Jesus, Amen.
*Please be one of those asking for the healing of Kristy Dykes.*
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