New Year, Same Father

Most every year I am one of the many many people who try for some resolutions. I want to start saving money, or go to the gym, maybe cut out some sweets along the way. Not surprisingly, the resolutions almost never make it past February. I’m still the worst saver you will ever meet, and I buy candy every chance I get. And don’t even bring up the gym to me. This year, as it is now officially 2020, I haven’t made a list of resolutions in my head. But instead, I’ve been astounded by the goodness of God. You see, I almost never reflect on the past year before starting a new one, and am super focused on all the things that might happen in the months to come. This year I couldn’t help but reflect on everything I’ve seen and done in 2019 and as a result I saw and felt how amazing my God is. 2019 has been hard for sure, but God has spoken so clearly and shown his will and love all the way through the hard months. In the midst of struggling and barely getting through AP US History (it was rough), I felt God’s sweet presence. Whenever I felt unsure and felt like there would never be a real solution to my problems, I was reminded that I’m a fully known and loved daughter of the king. The Father has taken me through so much, and reminded me the whole way that he has called me by name, that I have a purpose, and that He will be there every step of the way. And with this knowledge in my heart, I know that 2020 will be a year to remember. A year of new adventures with some amazing people. A year of new cultures, new types of ministry, new everything. And yet I’ll have the same loving and caring God the whole journey. The seasons may change, but my God will always stay the same. And because of that fact I will embrace the new year and new changes with open arms. Praise you God. 

With so much love, 

Delaney