I used a video clip of the song "Seasons of Love" from "Rent". (I got lucky and found a Youtube video with Spanish subtitles!) In 2009 I have 525,600 minutes. I have 525,600 chances to see God at work. The part of the verse that struck my attention was that God implies that His new thing WILL happen, we just have to pay attention if we want to be a part of it. God is, always was, and always will be at work, it's just a matter if I'm 'perceiving the stream'. If I want to see the new thing, I just need to look for God.
We have challenged our congregation to take the next 180 days and give God a chance to "turn their life around". To take a chance to see God at work. We are participating in a 180 day Bible reading plan. I realized that in my own life I can come up with a million excuses for why I don't have enough time to do this, but I have plenty of time to facebook, blog, blog hop, Youtube video watch, etc. So, in order to remove some of those excuses, I'm creating a blog of my notes on the daily readings. I'm going to actively seek out the 'way in the desert' this year. (If you're interested in following along in my journey of 'turning it around', click here.)
So, Happy New Year! May you 'perceive the stream' in 2009!
5 comments:
Happy New Year Valerie! I am also seeking the "new thing" that He is doing this year and I'm excited about it.
Happy New Year!
You must be exhausted. Your neighbors aren't very considerate. :)
Sorry it was a rough night. Here's to a great year, however!
What a tough cultural difference! I'm going to love visiting here this year.
180....clever title and i'm inspired! the grape tradition sounds fun but the neighbors sound awful!
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