Cecilia Marie Pulliam, Author, Artist

I don’t know what the next year will bring. Last year was difficult. Yet, I understand life is a mix of trials, challenges, and blessings. I’m already facing a few challenges.

How shall I dedicate my time besides writing and painting? I have family I can offer to help, but is that it?

 God sent Jeremiah 29:11.

 ^“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

In response, I need to keep my heart and my mind open to whatever his plan might be.

Another challenge is looming this coming summer. I must find a less expensive rental. This current one stretches my finances too thin. However, finding this one was difficult. How hard will the next one be? Will I even find another home for less rent?

God sent these two scriptures through coincidences I can’t ignore.

“Behold, I send an Angel before you to keep you in the way and to bring you into the place which I have prepared.” Exodus 23:20.

Then today, after a lengthy discussion with my son on the pros and cons of finding another home, this was my Bible verse of the day.

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:1-3.

Jesus is talking about our heavenly home, but the timing of the scripture's appearance lends a secondary, personal message.

So, I face this coming new year, not with fear but with hope. God has brought me through every trial with more blessings than I can count.

In keeping with that, a friend shared this music video on Facebook. The lyrics are more eloquent than my words.

Michael Combs “Drinking From The Saucer”

 Happy New Year!