My first thought for a word of the year was miracles, because I know I had a miracle in 2020.
But after some thought, I decided on ~
Fearless
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Isaiah 5:22
Then I saw this and had some more thoughts.
I have decided on a slogan instead of a word.
I have decided, with God's help, to make myself happy! I believe without doubt I received a healing miracle in 2020, and I strongly believe we should be fearless in the upcoming year. There is just so much happening in our country right now, there is a lot of ugliness around us. We can be strong and courageous, we can overcome if we look to the Lord.
So with all that said, I'm gonna make me some happiness.
I'll be sharing some recipes along the way!
Recipe For a Happy New Year
by Deborah Ann Belka
Take a cup of Forgiveness,
stir in some of God's grace
then fold it into your heart
and this recipe you'll embrace.
For, you'll need to keep adding,
more ingredients as you go
if you plan on having a year
where Love can rise and grow.
You're going to need Patience,
at least a cup or two
if your want to have Meekness
bubbling up inside of you.
At times you'll need to blend in,
a heaping spoonful of Gentleness
then beat it into the mixture
so you can whip up some Goodness.
Don't forget to add a pinch of Joy,
as you whisk it into Peace
a smidgen of Faith and Trust
will cause Hope to be released.
If you live in the Spirit,
you'll need to walk in it too . . .
if this year you follow this recipe
it'll produce His fruit in you!
Galatians 5:22-23
King James Version
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,
goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.
Until Next Time
Can't wait to share your happiness this New Year. And, that scripture was my go too scripture over the summer and early fall. It truly sustained me. Hugs and blessings to you and Mr. D.
ReplyDeleteCindy
FEARLESS is the word I chose this year. Since I'm having a little bit of anxiety over retiring later this year (I want to, but it's quite a change after 45 years), I've really feel God is telling me to fear not and just trust Him. That is what I'm trying to do.
ReplyDeleteI went through those same feelings when I retired. It's going to be okay, I think you'll find you'll adjust quickly.
DeleteYes, Mary!! Love the recipe and love your slogan for 2021!! This post is inspiring!! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteBest recipe I've read in a long time! Count me looking toward our Lord!
ReplyDeleteLove that recipe for happiness!! We need more of that for sure!! Thank you for sharing this with us. We needed it today especially!!! Praying hard!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your slogan for this year that's starting out very hard for some.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the fact that you're still here on this earth after being so ill is a miracle. You are blessed.
"I believe without doubt I received a healing miracle in 2020"
ReplyDeleteAnd God has more where that came from! 😊