God's View of the New Year
By Shereen Fink, shereen.fink@broomfieldumc.org
“In the new year, Gracious God, help me seek peace, pray for light, dance for joy, work for justice and sing your praise.” Larry James Peacock
I wonder how God views the end of one year and the beginning of another. I suspect he doesn’t delineate one year from the next. More likely his view is of the entire existence of mankind from start to finish. Having planned everything in advance, I’m guessing the change from 12/31/12 to 1/1/13 is a mere blink of an eye for our Creator.
For many of us mere mortals (smile) it’s a relief to think we can start anew with a new year, putting behind us the hardships and pain that seemed to be particularly prevalent this year. Yet, while 2012 has been a rough year for our family and many others in the congregation, our community, our nation and our world, God sees what is ahead. He promises a bright and glorious future... a Promised Land. No matter the year or the circumstance we always have that to rely on.
I wish you joy and peace in 2013 and look forward to another year being a part of this wonderful church!
Originally posted on the BUMC Blog Jan. 2, 2013.
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