A New Beginning

                                                                                                   

What are your thoughts as the New Year approaches? When you think of “new” what images comes to mind?

 Here is what comes to my mind- different, firsthand, fresh, original and innovative. As you approach 2014, think of how you can make it different from 2013.  How can it be innovative, original or fresh?

Here are a few thoughts: Let us embrace 2014 as an opportunity for not only a fresh start, but a fresh start on a new page. However in order for us to take advantage of this opportunity, we will need to let go of some old ways of thinking, old habits, negative ways of speaking and believe it or not some "old" friends and companions.

Let me remind you of a popular scripture verse we often quote: Isaiah 43:19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

 Reading this verse brings me to another thing we need to leave behind in 2013 our "old perception" and see things in an entirely different way.

So instead of seeing obstacles in 2014 see stepping stones.  When challenges come our way in 2014 thing of how much they will build your endurance and make you more resilient. Perceive God as your source and not your resource; see Him as having all the answers to your questions and not just a mere onlooker. 

   

In His Service,

Vilma

 

Christmas Carols

A Week in Review

 

I hope you had a good and safe week. While some of us basked in the sunshine, some of us, had to contend with snow, ice, sleet, rain, children off from school and childcare woes.   I was completely caught off guard on Sunday and what a journey that was getting home from church!.  However you were able to make it through the week, Hallelujah. He sure did for us what He promised in Psalm 91:11-12

He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.  In their hand  they shall bear you up lest you dash your foot against a stone.  

Amidst all that took place in America, the world paused this week to celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela who passed away after a long illness. It was great to see the unity of nations as many world leaders came together to recognize the great contribution Nelson Mandela made not only for the people of South Africa but to the world.  These heads of state may have each have very different agendas, but were able to put that aside to honor a great person.

 

Why not try to do something similar this week, put aside any differences that you may have with your children, spouse or significant other and get together and have some meaningful conversation.

Have a great weekend and stay warm.

In His Service,

Vilma

 

Todays Healthy Tip  "Aim for 800 to 1,000 IUs of vitamin D a day from a D3 pill. It's often hard to get enough from sunlight in winter-and mounting evidence shows D is not only important for bones, but may also help prevent cancer and heart disease." -Harvard University professor JoAnn E. Manson, M.D.