I’ve missed you all, although I did enjoy my social media break. It helped me achieve more of an “all is calm” attitude the past couple of weeks.
I hope each one of you found comfort and joy during the holiday season. We’re three days into 2017, and I’ve seen so many blogs, Facebook posts, Instagram photos, and tweets proclaiming excitement about the new year. I enjoy hearing about other people’s One Words and resolutions and even personal manifestos.
Yes, we’ve turned the calendar page to January 2017. We’re pondering 12 new months, all waiting to be filled with activities. But here’s a truth not to be overlooked: Starting a new year doesn’t mean a completely new start. Some of of our 2016 experiences followed us right into 2017.
We’re still living the same lives we were living in December. Oh, we may have determined to change our perspective in 2017. Or our approach to life. To start a new habit — or break one. But no matter what, we probably woke up January 1st with the same concerns. The same challenges. The same hopes. The same dreams.
That’s life, my friends. And something as grand as New Year’s Day doesn’t transform trouble … or heartache … or overshadow a dream, for that matter.
In the midst of all the One Wording — and y’all know my commitment to that! — and resolutioning, let’s remember to take 2017 one day at at time. And to be okay if life isn’t all confetti and streamers just because New Year’s Eve happened. Life goes on, as they say, and celebrating doesn’t always happen according to the calendar.
In Others’ Words: How’s your transition from 2016 to 2017 going? I’d love to have you join the conversation!
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Beth, I just wanted to say that I appreciate your blog and look forward to reading it in the coming year. 2017, as every other year, holds moments of joy and moments of sorrow. As I begin this year, not knowing all that it holds, I am grateful to know that God does know and will walk through it with me. May your new year be blessed.
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Maureen:
Thank you for starting the conversation today with words of encouragement. You helped begin my Tuesday with a smile. And yes, it is good to know that God walks with us through 2017 and that His grace is sufficient for each day.
As you know, mine is a literal transition to a new home in a new state (for at least half of the year), which keeps things fresh and energizing, not overwhelming. I’m so glad and I think such positive changes keep us fresh and anticipating and helping create new things, both in our own lives and with everything we put our hands to. Bless you and your forward motion in every area this year!
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I also know you are always attune to life as it’s happening … watching for God’s movement and where He wants you to be!
Missed the blog. Glad you’ve back.
2017 did not start well. Had a bad fall yesterday, hit my head.
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Thank you for the welcome back, Andrew. So sorry you had a bad fall yesterday. Praying for you.