In a little flash of whimsy, I ended the annual Christmas letter thus: “As we anticipate 2009, there are lots of question marks. But there is one huge “period”: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever”–and there are many, MANY exclamation marks of praise to a God who is awesome, perfect in His knowledge of us, and unbounded in His love for His children. All of that lets us face an uncertain future with great hope and with peace in believing that His best for us will come about as we trust and obey Him. In a world that sometimes finds that whole concept to be nothing other than wishful thinking, we pray that the message of Christmas–”God loved us and sent His Son”–will find a fresh home in many hearts in this season we celebrate.”
What question marks are punctuating your today? Are there “periods” that anchor your faith? What exclamation marks of praise renew your perspective and give you hope? Anyone care to share?
I really like the way you expressed this. My thoughts are exactly the same.
??? – Our future – Dale’s job – all that comes with that
… – God’s goodness and his provision for layoff’s and such in the past … God is the same .. past, present and future.
!!! – Praise for the same … God’s goodness and his provisions. His guidance day by day. His awesome creation (I love the LOOKS of the snow … not being out in it) … Just so many things that God does for us every day and comforts us, leads us, supplies all needs. God is good … ALL THE TIME!!!!!
You and Micheal are prayed for regularly for God’s guidance as you look into the future.
God bless and have a very Merry Christmas.
BTW … You have an adorable granddaughter …. I love all the pictures that you posted.
Diane
Diane–Your comments remind me of a song phrase: “We’ll praise Him for all that is past, and trust Him for all that is to come.” Thanks for the reminders!
Ah those question marks. It’s been nice to be on the other side this year. Though there is always the promise of “hope and a future,” it’s only human to wonder what that means. I’m thankful that He knows!
One word about your post: Amen.
He has supplied for us thus far, and He will continue to supply as we move forward, just maybe not in the same ways we’d expected.