It is finished

I just finished reading through the Bible in 2007. It's not my first time. I have done this a few times before. The question, I ask now is where do I go from here? Well, it's time to start over and do it again in 2008.

When I was in Seminary, I remember a professor telling our class that we had better know God's Word better than anyone else in our church. I have taken that word to heart and have made it a priority to read through the Scriptures each year.

Looking back at 2007 it has been a good year and a difficult year. God has brought many blessings into my life this last year. It was the first full year in our new home in Maple Park. Our daughter Abby grew in so many ways, and is so fun to be around. She is continually taking on a new adventure in life.

2007 has been a year of refining. I see 2008 as a year of transition. I envision some big changes on the way. Some are pleasant and others may not be so pleasant.

As I shared in my Christmas Eve sermon, I am praying for disappointment in 2008. What I mean by that is that I am praying that God would take my small plans and replace them with his bigger plans. Not my will be done, but his.

I am praying for faith. I envision there are some steps of faith to be taken in the next year. I pray for a strong trust to take the steps that need to be taken.

Whatever will come to be in the next year, I know it will be good. I know that it is all part of God's plan whether I like it or not.