In Continuation . . .

Images of silk dresses, high heels and freshly curled hair filled my text thread … my daughter looked beautiful.  Her friends took her out to celebrate this monumental birthday and her momma was thankful God provided friends in her new state she now calls home, Texas.  Food, drinks, and laughter carried her well into the night and into the morning hours.  It was the Cowboy (she calls him), with his southern draw that summed up my daughter’s existence in one tired statement, “When Gawd made you, He sure didn’t put the quit’n in ya.”

I believe, when God made man and woman, He didn’t create quitters – there are times when we’re required to rest, but always continue moving forward.  History proves that statement – from the beginning of man’s documentation of life on earth, we can see written into our DNA is a story of survival and continuation.

What if this year wasn’t about starting something new – rather a continuation of what you began?

Perhaps the path you’ve been on has been wearisome – this past year has come with heart retching stories. It’s OK to rest and take time to gather your strength in the Word.  Then, when it’s time (and you’ll know) keep taking one step – God didn’t create a quitter, He created continuation.  What may feel like an end, in Christ, is always a new beginning. 

Here are some good questions to ponder for the new year and the continuation on your path.

1.  What have you started that you want to continue?

Ex.: Daily walks, more reading, family dinners, thoughtful planning … inner healing & forgiveness

2.  If you could take anything into the new year (tangible or spiritual) what would you take?

Ex.: My family & friendships, my curiosity, my peace … trust in a faithful God

3. What is something you did this past year that you enjoyed and think about often?

Ex.: an expressed talent, a time when you were courageous, a goal you achieved … started a new tradition

My hope is that you’ll see within these questions the things God has begun in you … and hopefully a continuation in those areas!   Let’s keep going, no quit’n here!  It’s time to walk confidently into the new year and hang on securely to the work God has begun.

Be blessed,

“I will continue taking time to connect with nature, daily if possible.  Where impatience has gotten the better of my mood, I will continue to follow Father’s leading. When my fears scream, I will trust – when my heart breaks, I will surrender. I will hang on tightly to Father’s truths, His promises, and Hope.  I will spoil myself from time to time, remembering that pleasure and enjoyments aren’t soulish or for the weak-willed … instead, they are a gift.”