On the cusp of a New Year, I
invite you to rewind, review, and recall this past year. I think the best way to do this is to take a
few deep breaths. Slowly inhale, hold
the breath of life, and exhale ~ even sigh loudly. Then, on a piece of paper, write down all you
can remember about 2025 ~ you may want
to make three columns: the good, the bad, the ugly! Please know, this is NOT a quiz. You can use your calendar to help spark your
memory. You don’t have to write down
every meeting, volunteer moment, doctor’s appointment, or worship service (or
sermon!). Survey and scan the days that
culminated and combined to create this year.
There is a great wisdom that goes, “the days are long and the years are
short.” This is that feeling that you
have this time of year, wondering, “Where did time go!?!?!?”
As you review the good, bad, and
ugly…look also for places of bewilderment, wonder, awe
this past year. I was in awe when I
witnessed my first Broadway musical. I
was in wonder as we wandered around New York City as a family. I felt chills race and run up and down my
spine as my son graduated from college and began his master’s program ~ where
did the time go?!?!?
Today, listen to the story your
calendar wants to share with you and where God showed up (unexpected, like a
baby born in a stable) this year for you.
Amen.
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