There is no way to predict what will come in the 2012. We set a course and God sends the wind. The question is always, are we getting closer to Heaven, or further away. We have put our sails into the wind of God's disposing, in starting a family over 28 years ago. Some years Heaven has seemed just over the next horizon and some years it seems we are still at the point of launching out. How did we go all this way and we still see land behind us and nothing in front?
There is a Heaven and we have the same destination in mind, though our courses veer hither and yon. We have known some years since we have sat at the River Jordan with precious loved ones. Those difficulties make Heaven so solidly in front of you, though you cry at the looking at it. Your minds eye is fixed by adversity and pains, sometimes. When those times are just a fond or difficult memory, the haze of time puts other priorities before you. What do you want, then? At one time in my life, the only thing was Heaven and my baby and now, there are a few things on earth that distract me from that one goal. I have 6 other children on earth and a dear husband. Sometimes, I mistake them for heaven. Sometimes, I am sure I will miss Heaven on account of them.
In both situations, God is above the griefs that take you to the River Jordan and the joys that enrapture your soul with cumberances. Living with the confidence that God's presence in the midst is most to be desired, is a delight, in whatever vicissitude.
God is love. I look forward to the 2012 and laboring on our family boat, knowing that His presence on and in the way is the most enjoyable part of the process.
Happy New Year.
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