Saturday, January 23, 2010

Encouragement . . . for the Journey

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.

See, I am doing a new thing!

Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?

I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."

Isaiah 43:18-19

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Lord,

Help me to let go of the past; keep me from dwelling on it.

Help me to remember that things that year happened last are "old news".

Help me not to hold on to unforgiveness or an attitude that's all about me.

Give me a fresh start and help my focus to be on the new things

You're doing in my life this year and the life of my family.

May my walk with You grow deeper as I read Your Word and pray unceasingly.

Regardless of my circumstances, may I see the streams in the desert

as an oasis for my soul.