2013 and Faith......

I can vividly remember sitting on the couch Jan 1 of 2013. I was crying. I was sad. I was thinking of all the things that I was feeling sorry for in my life. Friendships lost, not knowing why. Relationships where one just walked away, and seemed to be happier. And I was feeling SO sorry for myself. I was in a deep dark place and knew that that was NOT how I wanted to start off my New Year. I remember going into the kitchen and turning on the radio, and the above song was on.

Now I believe in God, I believe that he sent his one and only son to save us. I believe that he loves my sinner self. But, I wasn't relying on God as I should. I was to consumed in this world of mine to let go, and let God. I grabbed my phone and went to my Bible app found a devotional and started reading. I did a 14 day devotional that was truly a great way to start 2013. It was Joyce Meyers, Battleship of the mind. I still want to buy the book and do that whole thing, but one step at a time.

I knew that the next year would be full of changes, challenges, and hard times. But what this opened up was my mind to focus on the good times. This year I put in more time with my Bible then I ever have, and I can honestly say that what a year this has been. We still had our changes and challenges, but what we didn't have was hard times. We had changes and challenges. And as a team, the Bakers and God, we made it through each and everyone of them, some with a few (or a lot) of tears, but most with laughter and love.

I looked back at my Bible app and saw that I have finished 60% of my study. So not perfect, but what it is, is; 60% more time with God than I did the year before. That is 60 % of my troubles, challenges, changes, good times and bad, with God. That is 60% of my time giving glory to the one who gives us glory. And what that done is amazing amazing things!

So as I sit here Jan 1 of 2014, I have a smile on my face. I am thinking of all the blessing that I have had in 2013. I am looking forward to a new year with new challenges and change, and I know that with my faith, I can only continue to grow. I can not wait to see with God has in store for me for 2014.

Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

God Bless my friends.
Happy New Years.
Jesse