Dear Jesus,
Lord. Savior. Redeemer. Healer. Immanuel. Prince of Peace. My Hope. My Joy. My Rock. My Treasure.
You, O Lord, are all these and more. This year, You have been merciful to me, when I have been showing lack of courage, faith, understanding and resolve. Thank You Lord!
I look back at the past year, and I can only express awe at what You've done and praise for who You are. Thank You for the wisdom You've given to your servants whose books I've read this year: C.S. Lewis, Rob Bell, Voddie Baucham, Jr., John Stott and Oswald Chambers. Thank You for the truth that the other writers I encountered were able to explain. All truth is Your truth.
Thank You for healing me Lord. For the continued good health, even if the mystery is not yet solved, I praise Your goodness. Thank You for the challenges and new information on the work to which You are calling all your saints. I haven't known about the incredible evil against which Your people are battling. But You are the victor, and You are our hope and beacon as we help people understand Your heart on the issues of justice and holy living.
Thank You for my family. We are not perfect, but Your power is made perfect in our weaknesses. Lord, may each of us count the cost and choose to follow You wholeheartedly. Holy Spirit, work in their hearts and soften them. Look kindly upon us.
This next year, people have already been talking about the end of the world. How terrifying it would be for those who continually resist You. How glorious it would be when You return just like You had promised. I long to see You Lord, but I trust in the plans You have for me. Amen.
