Happy New Year!

Its 2011!!!

I am so excited, because I know God has many blessings in store for this new year! He is with us all the time, and makes good come out of every situation, so I know 2011 is going to be awesome!

In my house, we have a framed sheet of the old, amazing hymn, "It is Well With My Soul." Today, I was reading it, and although I know most of you probably know it, take a closer look at the first verse:

"When peace like a river attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll;

Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,

It is well, it is well with my soul."

Do you know why it is well?

Because God is with you every minute of every hour of every single day in your life! No matter what you do, or where you go, He is always right beside you through all things! Doesn't that give you peace? You are not alone!

And even in the bad times, God is always working things out for good! He doesn't cause the bad things to happen, but He sometimes allows them to, so you can grow in your faith in Him. And when the "storm" is over, God will have something magnificent waiting for you beside the rainbow! :)

So this 2011, whatever you go through, in happiness and hardship, remember that God is there, ready to comfort you and bless you with His love! He is the answer to all your problems! All you have to do is ask Him for His peace and blessings! He will never keep them from you! He is waiting to bless you, so go ahead and step out in faith! Ask God for His favor, guidance, and blessings today! :)