Remember the former things, those of long ago;
    I am God, and there is no other;
    I am God, and there is none like me.

¹⁰ 

I make known the end from the beginning,
    from ancient times, what is still to come.
I say, ‘My purpose will stand,
    and I will do all that I please.

ISAIAH 46:9-10

These things I remember
    as I pour out my soul:
how I used to go to the house of God
    under the protection of the Mighty One
with shouts of joy and praise
    among the festive throng.

PSALM 42:4

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, 

because I hear about your love for all his holy people

 and your faith in the Lord Jesus. 

PHILEMON 4

WORDS FOR THE WEEKEND

All the ends of the earth
    will remember and turn to the Lord,
and all the families of the nations
    will bow down before him,

²⁸ 

for dominion belongs to the Lord
    and he rules over the nations.

PSALM 22:27-28

2019 ~ THE YEAR TO.....

The start of a new year.

New challenges.

A new word.

As always, I spent a lot of time praying for and thinking on this new word. There were a number of options that presented themselves, early on, followed by weeding and pruning. Nuances are so important to me as I consider each word and weigh them in the balance. It is a process before it finally settles in.

So here we are, 2019, the year to...…..

There are a few definitions that I am hoping to explore. To do so means, creating new habits. Taking on responsibility. Choosing, with intention, what I pursue.

REFLECT : [ri-flekt]

                  :  to think, meditate, or ponder 

                  :  remembering experiences 

It is important to remember the past. 

The people. 

The times. 

The lessons learned.

To cherish the memories. 

Take time to look back.

REFLECT :  to consider something deeply and thoroughly

                  :  to estimate the worth of

I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
    yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
 I will consider all your works
    and meditate on all your mighty deeds.

Your ways, God, are holy.
    What god is as great as our God?

Psalm 77:11-13

Spending time with the Creator. Thinking on His works. Meditating on HIM!! Being present in His presence. Not just remembering but anticipating!

REFLECT :  to be reflected or mirrored.

                  :  to give back or show an image

As water reflects the face,
    so one’s life reflects the heart.

Proverbs 27:19

Created in the image of God. Knit together with a plan and a purpose.

Being conformed to the image of His Son.

As I grow, I hope that my heart reflects the living God transforming me. From ashes to beauty. 

Remember. Ponder. Meditate. Consider. REFLECT. 

2019, I'm ready.