Well what a year that was! I guess if I had written down in January 2014 my expectations for the year ahead I would have missed off a few major almost earth-shattering events that happened. Chief amongst those would be finding myself single at the start of 2015 with very little hope for reconciliation with Michelle in spite of my best efforts. This reminds me of two pieces of scripture, the first of which has cropped up many times in my life Proverbs 3:5,6:
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
We must always trust in God to make things happen according to His plan and not our own, so I start 2015 with this scripture held close to my heart. What will 2015 have in store for my life, my relationships, my family? I will continue to pray and I trust God with the expectation that His will be done in my life and of those that I love.
The second piece of scripture comes from the book of James chapter 4:13-17. The wisdom of James tells us that we should not put to much store in our own plans, desires and wants. Yes make plans, yes have expectations but place them in His hands saying "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that."
I have lots of plans for 2015, I am excited about what God may have in store for me and our fellowship, but the beat of my drum will be Proverbs 3:5,6 with the words from James 4:15 on my lips.
