In my own life, I get a lot of clarity about the wise and loving ways of God as I reflect on the ways He has managed my journey by “the works of [His] hands” ( Ps. 92:4). With the psalmist, it makes me glad and strikes a note of joy in my heart to see how often God has assisted, directed, and managed the outcomes so faithfully (Ps. 111).
Looking ahead, though, is not always so clear. Have you ever had that lost feeling when the road ahead seems twisted, foggy, and scary? Before you move into next year, stop and look in the rearview mirror of the year gone by, and joyfully realize that God meant it when He said, “‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear’ ” (Heb 13:5-6)).
With the promise of God’s presence and help in mind, you can move ahead into 2012 with utmost confidence.
“God’s guidance in the past gives courage for the future”. (RBC)
