As the blessing of 2024 begins...
May we approach life and love with intentionality, intensity, and integrity.
May we find joy, even in the moments when we feel that it has temporarily slipped away.
May we seek God and search ourselves, as He is always the answer, and we are our own common denominator.
May we pray, not for the purpose of formality, but for the purpose of relational intimacy with Our Father.
May we know that Romans 8:28 is an explainer for the anxieties and questions that arise without resolve, for...
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. ~Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
May we find peace in knowing that God's will is the safest place to be---every moment of every day.
May we find freedom in being authentic to who we are and being accountable for it.
May we spend each day in a posture of spiritual growth and a soul-inspired position of grace and gratitude.
May we love God and pray for a better understanding of His word and how to apply it to our lives.
May we inspire, encourage, and empower others to have the courage to be the best versions of themselves, as we work on us, as well.
May we be reminded that each moment is fleeting---we never get that same moment again---ever, so make the most of them all.
May we make memories-- good memories; learning memories; lasting memories--that will serve us way past the time in which they are made.
May we always know that Jesus Christ is our Savior--the only one--not people.
May we seek Godly counsel with discernment.
May we distance ourselves from people, things, and situations that serve as strongholds--hindering our spiritual maturity and growth.
May we thank God every chance we get, as we never know if that one will be our last.
May we honor God and live a life of purpose that aligns with His will for our lives.
May we peruse through the rest of our days in peace, prayer, positivity, perseverance, persistence, and praise---and obedience to God's call.
Lord, we love you and we give you thanks for abundantly blessing us to see the start of this year of expectancy. We are expecting great things, as you are a great and awe-amazing God. There is no one greater than you. Please go with us, guide our path, direct our journey, and protect us from the seen and unseen. Thank you for life, love, loss, limits, and lessons in 2023. We thank you in advance for the same in 2024. We pray for your will in all things. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen, Amen, Amen.
Thanks to all of you for supporting The Cherry Vine in word, thought, deed, and most of all, in prayer. Please continue to pray that God allows this platform to serve "good" and light for His kingdom.
Peace & Blessings,
Lisa C-S