Psalm 126
A song of ascents.
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
Restore our fortunes, Lord,
like streams in the Negev.
Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy.
Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.
A psalm of ascents...yes, very appropriate for a day like today, when we ascend into the new year with praise, thanksgiving and hope. It is very easy to get all caught-up on what went wrong in the year we are closing. It is very easy to be fearful of the unknowns of the year approaching. However, tucked in there, in between the bad and the frightful, it is still possible to pause and focus on what the Lord has done for us. Therefore, let's forget for a minute about the problems and the fears, and fix our eyes on the blessings of this year. May today be a day where we can "return with songs of joy" to the arms of our Maker, and point out His Provision and His Faithfulness even in the midst of our troubles. Happy New Year!
Praising the Lord for 2019 and praying for a 2020 filled with His Spirit, His Provision, His Presence and my ability to see it all. In Christ Precious Name! Amen!
My year in pictures:
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| Getting older...Dylan at the Mall, probably the last time I'd see him climbing into one of those kiddie rides... |
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| The trip of a lifetime: Spain with the Engels...love them so much! So grateful that we could do this together! |
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| So grateful we could take the boys to Spain in June! |
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| Life is definitely better at the beach with those you love! |
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| 2019 was the year of lasts for Grant...but it's best to see it as the year of triumph and accomplishments! He accomplished his last band camp! |
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| Summer is the best! Outside Movie Nights were fabulous on our new deck! |
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| Senior Picture Session for Grant at Grandma's |
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| The beginning of our crazy adventure going out west in May |
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My favorite picture with my favorite girls at the Horseshoe in Arizona
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The blessing of family - The Dieters at the Beach!
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| Saying goodbye to summer at the Lawrence County Fair |
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Youth Group Adventures - selling food in New Wilmington
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First day of Grant's Senior Year and Dylan's Seventh Grade
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| Friday Night Lights for Grant... |
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Grant's Homecoming Dance day...not his date, but the one girl who loves him the most!
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| Leaving the Stadium for the last time... |
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My favorite picture of Dan and I
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