The Pressons, along with the rest of the world, will be saying goodbye to the past year and having high expectations for 2012. Each new year is a huge clean slate. The promise of change, reevaluating, and renewing is intoxicating. We walk through the memories of the past year, and wonder where the new one will take us.
In all honestly, our 2011 began very bleak. Clark and I were desperate for a miracle, and knew that we had nothing else to do, but put it in the Lord's hands. I am thankful to say that the Lord did give us exactly the miracle that we needed. It was not a small miracle, it was one of those HUGE, only God can do, kind of miracles. The kind that you weep, travail, and fast for years, kind of miracle. To God be the glory!! I can not thank Him enough for placing this miracle in our hands. May I never forget what it felt like to need this miracle. May I always show compassion for others that are desperate for their own miracle, just as we were desperate. I am so thankful for this trial that Clark and I faced, because it taught to us to reach further, stretch our faith, be more of what the Lord wants us to be. It showed both of us necessity of relying fully on Him, because the next trial will require it. More strength for the journey.
I hesitated to post this blog. In fact, part of me feels guilty for knowing so many of my friends "end of the year reminiscing" is not ending on such a high note. However, to those of you that are still in the thick of your trial, please be encouraged that HE IS ABLE. He knows, He cares, He listens, He provides the need, and He does take us to the mountain for rejoicing after leading us through the valley.
As we begin a new year, let's put our needs in His capable hands once again, and fully trust Him. Trust God with all your heart, your soul and might. You and I can not solve every situation. We can not fix everything that is broken. Only God can. He promised us that He can bring peace, and can give us the deepest desires of our hearts. He can redeem the years the locusts have eaten, and He delights in blessing, YOU, his faithful child! Happy New Year to you and yours! May you grow in Him through life's valleys, and let all of rejoice with you on your mountaintops in 2012!
Thank you for your posting your this. I woke with a heavy heart this morning, desperately needing my miracle. This was so encouraging. I cried the whole time, as I felt the Lord talking to me. I pray the Lord will continue to bless you as you write. Your blogs have been so inspirational and brought much laughter to me. Thank you again.
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