We’re standing on the threshold of a new year. We wish we could see the best path through the coming months. We hope we will make the correct decisions. We want to avoid the pitfalls of our human frailty. Ah, it seems we would like 20-20 vision looking into to the future.

Well, I think that we can agree that what we have is 20-20 rearview vision. Can we use the knowledge and experiences that we acquired in the old year to form a safer, more enjoyable and productive new year?  We cannot fool ourselves into thinking that once the ball drops, we will have a new world that is not tinged with the sorrow and trials of the old one.  That is Pollyanna’s approach.

However, we have something that is so much better than wishful thinking.  We have an all-powerful God who loves us unconditionally no matter what is happening in this world.  We can control so little.  Isn’t it a comfort to turn all those worries and woes over to the Father who created us and wants only the best for us?  Believe this!  It is true. 

Acceptance is the key, combined with a little wisdom and courage, but backed by the Ultimate Source of our serenity and happiness in this world and the next.  Happy New Year!  Happy 2021!   

Terri

Adapted from January 1, 2021