Happy New Year (almost)

The New Year is just a few hours away, and even though it sounds like a cliche, I can't believe that another year is opening before us.

I have many things I'd like to say, and when I have a longer chunk of time, I will.

But here's my prayer for anyone who is reading this blog:

I pray that in 2008, you will make time to be silent in God's presence and simply experience the power of knowing Him.

I pray that you will have confidence in His love for you, that you will be certain that He knows your name and loves you more than you can speak or know.

I pray that you will experience the joy that rises, not from moments of peace, but the joy that flowers in spite of suffering and loss.

I pray that you will know that you have been pardoned through Christ's blood, and that you are clean and whole in the midst of your brokenness.

I pray that you will experience peace, even when your life doesn't make sense, and that this peace will provide the roots for a hope that will not disappoint.

I pray that you will be a person who forgives because you have been pardoned and forgiven.

I pray that you will take care of the world, one hungry and lonely and lost person at a time, through the power of the one who heals.

I pray that you will not be a prisoner to fear, and that you will face each day with the confidence that comes from knowing Jesus.

I pray that whatever comes into your life this year, that you will look into the eyes of Jesus and find that once again, He is all you need.

Love and blessings,
Jana