I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Philippians 3:14 NLT
We’ve entered the last quarter of the year. It’s a good time to review the “to do” list. I started this year with optimism and anticipation about goals, strategies and next steps. I am so thankful to God for my journey over the last several months. I am entering the home stretch of this year with more strength and first-hand knowledge that God is able. I have a deep knowing that God orders my steps and His leading keeps me in good stead. The list still has unchecked items, so I am thankful for next few months. It’s time to focus and buckle down on what’s left of what God is calling me to do. It’s time to finish this year strong.
In the early morning, before the city fully awakens there is blessed quietness. The sun has yet to rise and only the birds are celebrating that a new day has begun. It’s a perfect time to sit and meditate about God’s goodness. God is good and God is great. The gift of mercies is renewed with a new day. I can begin again with a refreshed mind and spirit. So many things happened yesterday and the days before but with first light I gain new perspective, new direction and new courage to forge ahead. I can take this quiet time of gratitude and praise into the rest of my day. I can carry this peace through the hustle and bustle that will come in later hours. I can maintain my joy and seek to spread it to others remembering the blessing of first light.
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