[The Mayor]

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Rearview Mirror Reflections
December 31, 2010

I’ve always thought that you can see the hand of God best in the rearview mirror. Looking back, it’s easier to understand why He placed us in the home that He did; why He brought certain people and circumstances into and out of our lives; why He permitted difficulties and pain; why He took us to different places and put us in various jobs and careers.

In my own life, I get a lot of clarity (though not perfect clarity—that’s heaven’s joy!) 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 2011 with utmost confidence.

Shall not He who led me safely
Through the footsteps of this day
Lead with equal understanding
All along my future way? —Adams

God’s guidance in the past gives courage for the future.

Read: Psalm 111

For You, Lord, have made me glad . . . ; I will triumph in the works of Your hands. —Psalm 92:4

Bible in a year:
Malachi 1-4; Revelation 22

[MEG33]

Wonderful devotion, Rus..Happy New Year to you and yours.

[geologist]

Proverbs 18;24

“24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly,
But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
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John 15:15 (New King James Version)

15.” No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.”
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The wonder of it all, Jesus called his apostles, followers friends ...

and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. Does that make your heart leap with Joy? or what?

What an AWESOME GOD we serve and worship.

Father open our eyes that we may see ...

“Father, open our eyes, that we
may see, to follow thee. Oh lord
grant us, thy loving’ peace, and let
all dissension cease. Let our faith,
each day increase,
and Master - Lord please-
Open our eyes, open our eyes-

He has given us, hills and mountains, he
has given us, level places.
He has given us food and clothing,
given us shelter from the storm and the rain-
And all that he provided,
kept us shelter from the storm and the rain-

Grant us thy lovin’ peace,
and let all dissension cease,
let our faith each day increase,
and Master - Lord please
Open our eyes, open our eyes”
_________________________________________________________ AMEN!

[JustAmy]

"God’s guidance in the past gives courage for the future."

Happy Friday, Rus.
Thank you for today's lesson.
Great words ... God's guidance gives courage for the future.

Have a wonderful day and a Blessed New Year.