2020 - The Year that was Different Part #3
1 God of our strength, enthroned above,
the source of life, the fount of love,
O let devotion’s sacred flame
our souls awake to praise thy name.
Refrain:
God of our strength, we wait on thee,
our sure defense forever be.
2 To thee we lift our joyful eyes,
to thee on wings of faith we rise.
Come thou, and let thy courts on earth
ring out thy praise in days of mirth. [Refrain]
direct our thoughts and guide our way.
Oh, may our hearts united be
in sweet communion, God, with thee. [Refrain]
4 God of our strength, on thee we call.
God of our hope, our light, our all,
thy name we praise, thy love adore,
our rock, our shield, forevermore. [Refrain]
It was the opening song on Sunday; very fitting I thought, considering all that the last year had held. 2020 was not the best year of national events. My last post touched on a few of the main ones, if you took the time to read it. (and if you didn't, I'm in no way offended😁!!)
But have you taken the time to look back and see what 2020 taught you? Can you see anything that makes you say, "wow! that was a very good thing!"
I know Thanksgiving was several weeks ago, but as Paul said to be thankful always, I complied a brief list of good things or things I was thankful for in 2020. . .
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Graduating high school/my last year of Bible Quizzing
Earning my EMT certification
Health (especially during a health crisis)
Family time that we probably wouldn't have had if we weren't asked to stay home
A job
Purchasing my first car
Family gatherings
. . .and there's more I could add but I said I'd keep the list brief:)
Yes, there were bad things that happened. Things that happened on a national level, but also smaller events that affected me. Things that I'd rather not ever repeat if given the option.
I was reminded several times of the following promises as different things rocked my 'lil boat.
During the riots: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (emphasis added)
During times of uncertainty or fear: But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. Psalms 33:18-19
As we enter 2021 remember that what ever the year holds, God holds the world in His hands!
Have a great 2021!!!
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
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