Clay in the Hands

Here we are at the beginning of the new year.  2014 brings opportunities and challenges – some, a carry over from 2013, but some will be new and fresh.  I always love this time of year.  I guess it is because I am wired to be a planner and think through strategies. I love to dream about what could be and often should be.  This time of year lends itself to that kind of thinking.

So what about you?  What will you do to make 2014 a year to remember?  Have you even thought about it?  Last night, I asked some of our folks to think about what God has done in their lives this past year.  So often, we make a somewhat mindless statement when we are asked how God is at work – “I have been blessed.”  For some, there is real meaning in that statement.  But I fear that all too often, it is just a casual phrase, thrown around with little thought.  So I challenged some folks last night to be specific and list the top 3 things God has done in their lives in 2013.

Can you do it?  Can you think of the top 3 things God has done in your life this past year?  I extend the same challenge to you – to set aside some time this week to reflect on just what God has done.  Then celebrate those things.  Psalm 145 tells us we should remember God’s mighty deeds and offer praise.  And not only offer praise, but share with others what God has done.

Don’t start another year without reflection.  God truly blesses us but we need to train ourselves to see God at work.

Let me know how God has worked this past year.

Be blessed today!