May this hymn inspire and direct your heart in 2012:
Another year is dawning: dear Father, let it be,
In working or in waiting, another year with Thee;
Another year of progress, another year of praise,
Another year of proving Thy presence all the days.
Another year of mercies, of faithfulness and grace;
Another year of gladness in the shining of Thy face;
Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast;
Another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest.
Another year of service, of witness for Thy love;
Another year of training for holier work above.
Another year is dawning: dear Father, let it be,
On earth or else in heaven, another year for Thee.
May the joy of the Lord be our strength. May we continue to glorify God and enjoy Him in 2012!
Psalms 90:12
So teach us to number our days,
That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Today marks the last day of the year 2011. A period of time, 52 weeks, 365 days, 8760 hours, 525600 mins, 31536000 secs is all ready to be over or is it?
The ancient Greeks had two words for time, chronos and kairos. While the former refers to chronological or sequential time of normal life, the latter signifies moments of opportunity, the right time for something to happen. These moments make it clear that we are a part of something much bigger than ourselves. To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven - Ecc. 3:1.
God is able to work mightily through people, who are able to capture such moments and act in obedience to His leading for a significant change in their lives and in the lives of others.
One such moment is NOW, the last day of the year, where regrets, reflections, thanksgivings and aspirations are to be brought before the Lord so that the new year will be another significant season of your life in the purposeful hands of God.
Ephesians 5:15-17
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time (kairos), because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Are you ready to face death when it comes?
The news of death and cancer is looming more frequently around the people I know these days. It set me thinking if I’m ready to face death if it comes. Having thought about it, I know I’m ready cos I know clearly where I’m going but I’m concerned that the people I know are not. It’s only when you know how to face death will you know how to live your life. Isn’t it?
