Ushering in the new year with some Electronica, DJs, light performers, great brews, great company, and unseasonably (but incredibly-temperatured) warm weather… An absolute blast and blessing!
2021 was a very challenging year emotionally, mentally and physically for many. Personally, reconciling the highs of first-time international travels and other new experiences, with the loss of a number of good souls & relationships that affected my life in different, but meaningful ways, was sometimes difficult and discouraging. However, the advanced knowledge that such tough experiences are to be expected, closely appended with the realization that the Model of getting through them has been provided in advance as well (John 16:33), provided a strength and comfort and faith bigger than those circumstances, and effective enough to not leave me in that place.
So, to begin this year, I just want to acknowledge and thank you Father for Your blessings, Your assurances, Your presence, Your peace, Your experiences, Your lessons, Your love, Your attention, Your support, and Your availability, both past and present. I have no idea what new challenges, tears, or smiles 2022 will bring; but I do know Whom will be there with me as I discover them, and I cannot thank You enough.
Committing my imperfect but striving life to You all over again, in Jesus’ name. – Keith