FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP

"Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Living God has risen upon you." Isaiah 60:1

The closing of one year and the start of the next signifies a time to grieve, to celebrate, to give thanks and a time to praise God. It is a time to think back and reflect on the journey you have taken and the journey you want to begin. As Christians it is important to set aside time for reflection. This reflection incoroprates many different areas of our life. For me it is whether I made the right choices; was I a good wife? A good mother? Friend? Sister? And most importantly a good Christian.

I encourage you to set aside time to reflect on your past year and what your dreams are for the next year. Questions you ask yourself are: Was God present in your life over the past year? When did you see God trying to step in and intervene? Did you listen? Where is God in your life right now? This is a time to learn from mistakes made, seek guidance on the future and renew your commitment to God. Taking this time to reflect helps us to go into the new year with confidence, grace, and healed hearts. Always remember that through Christ, all things are possible. That means that no matter what the past year held for you, Christ will walk alongside you to help you to move forward in your life.

I wish everyone a holiday season filled with joy and prayers to those who may be struggling during this time of year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Heather Stone, Consistory President