Some days change your life forever. They form the way you look at things, your hopes and your blessings for the rest of your days. On December 31, 1969, a pretty young red head was excitingly preparing to go out for New Years Eve. She had a new boy friend and a brand new outfit. She was looking forward to a great night out.
She was pretty disappointed when the boy friend showed up at the door dressed very casually and obviously with a less spectacular agenda for the evening. It turned out to be a very important night nonetheless. The boyfriend decided that night that he didn’t want to spend the rest of his life without the red head in it.
Rose and I have ever since celebrated New Years Eve by staying home. It was easy when the kids were young. It was tough getting babysitters on that big night out. When the kids got older, it was tougher as we stayed home and prayed, while they went out and partied. We developed other New Year traditions. I usually make the cabbage and black eyes. This year we will probably just eat out. Only she and I will be celebrating.
New Years presents a blank page for us to write on. This year I am excited about what will be written on those pages this year. I look forward to an exciting Kairos at Camp J. I am anticipating playing a leadership role in the prayer ministry at our church. I know that God is guiding me toward a large writing project, probably a book for this year. I also anticipate the smaller things: quiet days and nights with the red head, sweet moments with family, praise and worship and church.
Your page is blank. Be sure to fill it in a way that honors God.
That’s my way of saying, “Happy New Year.”
Be blessed.
Nick
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