It’s easy for me to look back on my year and see the areas where I could have done better. If I spent more time working out I could’ve lost the extra weight I’ve been carrying around. Also, it’s a lot easier to write a book if I actually sit down at a computer to get my thoughts in order. The list goes on and on. I think hockey great Wayne Gretzky got it right when he said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” In reflection, I can see the places where I could have done things differently.
Thankfully, the calendar just turned the page to a new year. And, not only a new year, but a new decade! God established times and seasons when He created the world. Then God said, “Let lights appear in the sky to separate the day from the night. Let them be signs to mark the seasons, days, and years.” (Genesis 1:14, NLT) Long ago, He planned this very year, this very decade. Just imagine-20/20 vision for your future! Furthermore, who wouldn’t want to dream about beautiful days ahead?
God is planning something amazing for us in the coming days. “Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already–you can see it now! I will make a road through the wilderness and give you streams of water there.” (Isaiah 43:19, GNT) God is making a way for us when it looked like there wasn’t a way. Consequently, it’s time to start dreaming again! We are entering a new season. We need to wrap our minds around this: God is for us. He wants us to succeed. God says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor…” (2 Corinthians 6:2, NIV) Something good is on the horizon. Get a vision for it-and make it 20/20.
Things to do today:
- Dream big.
- Read a similar blog called ‘Great Expectations’ and listen to songs ‘Way Maker’ and ‘Future.’