Most of us started the year optimistic that it would be at least better than 2020. For me, 2021 stink, stank, stunk. It was a no good, very bad year. I guess you get the picture.
I won’t list everything that happened in my life but here are a few highlights. I started the year with COVID; my mom passed away; handled her house and estate; broke my foot; had surgery; moved kids four times; was job searching; along with all the COVID ups and downs that we all experienced. This kind of just scratches the surface. I felt kind of Job-ish. Although obviously, Job had it much worse.
I have been in the pit for most of the year and having a bit of a “pit”y party. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” So, this scripture indicates that Christians are supposed to find joy in all circumstances, right? Well, not me. I haven’t felt much joy this year at all, to be honest, and I certainly haven’t been giving thanks in all circumstances. Just being real ya’ll.
Although I have been in the pit, I know that Jesus has walked beside me every step of the way this year. And I know that I couldn’t have made it through on my own strength.
He has redeemed my soul from going to the pit, And my life shall see the light.
Job 33:28
He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm.
Psalm 40:2
Although it has been very challenging, I have felt closer to God than ever before. And I have learned a lot. Most importantly:
- I need Jesus every minute, every day.
- He will always be there to help me through my struggles – nothing is too big for my God.
- I am blessed to have some wonderful, supportive people in my life.
I am choosing to see my struggles as a chance to develop a closer relationship with Him, mature in my faith, and persevere. So, come on 2022, I’m ready for you!
LOVE this!