"For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you," says the LORD. "I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.
- Jeremiah 29:11-14

2009 is upon us! A focus in my life this past year has been that I can accomplish nothing by my own power and that - in giving myself to God's purpose and plans - I will live the fullest life possible. God wants this abundant life for us and desires for us to rely on His power to sustain us. Although this "out of control" sensation can feel scary, it will actually set us free! God knows the plans that He has for us, and they are for good! We can embrace this promise in the new year. We can also be assured that we don't have to know where we are going and that God will lead us step by step as we place our lives in His care. He longs to meet us exactly where we are, with all our mistakes, shortcomings, fears, and failures. HE is our hope and our future!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" (2 Corinthians 9:15)

We are blessed and thankful for the birth of God's son, Jesus!