Happy New Year 2023!

Happy New Year! 2023 and I am still here! I am so very grateful for each day and, frankly, quite high on life. 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  tells us to "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." So rejoicing and finding the good in uncomfortable circumstances have influenced my reactions to life events. I also have developed the ability to trust that everything is for the good of those who love God (Romans 8:28). This is a good way to be. Trusting that we have a sovereign, powerful God who works everything for our good is a great way to live. 

We do not have to do this ourselves because God promises, "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart
of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh" (Ezekiel 36:26). 

I continue eating well and exercising. I took a nutrition course this past summer that got me sprouting more of my food before I cook or eat it. Sprouting equals an increase in nutrition. For exercise, I still run sprints, do squats and lunges, and when there is not too much snow on the trampoline, I jump on the trampoline.

In 2023, I look forward to spending more time with my family. Today, I will spend some time organizing and enjoying some sunshine. For my New Year's resolution, I intend to spend extra time during the week reading, studying, and writing. This will hopefully add some pages to my neglected book that I have been drafting for five years. 

Blessings to all.