Anticipation

It’s coming! In the wake of the Blizzard of 2026, our anticipation is high. In three weeks and one day, we will officially emerge from winter’s hibernation and welcome spring, relishing the remarkable changes it brings—warmth, buds, and the promise of life. God’s rhythms always bring blessing.

There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens.
Ecclesiastes 3:1

God designed the cadence of the seasons and never wavers from the perfect rhythm He created. Whether it is a season of nature or a season of suffering, His plans, wisdom, and grace await us. His vision always holds promise and blessing.

  • We see snow on branches; He sees sap running beneath the bark.
  • We see ice on the walkways; He sees flowers preparing to break through.
  • We see freezing temperatures; He sees warmth waiting to kiss the earth.
  • We see storm-gray skies; He sees bright days filled with sunshine.

How abundant are the good things
that You have stored up for those who fear You.
Psalm 31:19

February is a great month to anticipate God’s goodness!

Image by Frauke Riether from Pixabay

Happy New… Opportunities!

It’s easy to continue doing the same-old-same-old. We call our activities routines, but could they be ruts? They don’t call for greater effort or creativity; they simply ask us to keep on keepin’ on. Why should God’s children content themselves with the same old way when God is always doing something new?

Think about God’s actions.

  • He redeems—frees from captivity.
  • He renews—makes fresh.
  • He restores—perfects that which is imperfect.
  • He revives—brings to life.
  • He regenerates—makes the dormant active.
  • He rebuilds—creates newness to make the old better.

I want to be alert to the ways of God in 2025.

I want to allow Him to redeem, renew, restore, revive, regenerate, and rebuild me.

I want to be available for the God-opportunities He opens for me and not miss a single astounding invitation He offers.

Happy New Opportunities, my friends!

For I am about to do something new.
    See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?
Isaiah 43:192 NLT