Post Christmas blessings...

After the last decoration is put away and the living room goes back to the way we know it 49 weeks out of the year, we pause to look ahead. For most it is the anticipation of what life will bring us in this new year. For some it is the ongoing burdens that unveil each day.

Without God's light in our hearts, we have no hope of a bright tomorrow. How can we spread this joy to others? There are many ways we can be a blessing in this new year. Does a neighbor need your help? Can you volunteer in the life of a child? Can you share the knowledge that God's love is unfailing? Ephesians 3:17-18 says,"May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's marvelous love.  And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long,how high, and how deep His love really is." This is the good news every person needs to understand.

Because God is powerful, He can help with any problem. Look around. Count your blessings. Strive to be the person God expects you to be. Share the joy. One day at a time. Life is a gift. Live it with God's love. Happy New Year.