Traditionally, the last day of the year, at least for me, has always been a time to reflect on the past year - the good, the bad, and the ugly. 2024 has had its share of ugly, probably the most I've ever experienced. Loss of loved ones, financial loss, cancelled trips, costly home repairs, and illness, made up a large portion of the last 364 days. Yes, 2024 was a good year. How and why do I say that?
Well, not all was bad, and there were some very bright moments as well. My publisher offered a contract on my new book, which hopefully will be available in 2025. I still have a house full of people sleeping upstairs. Friends I can count on if needed. I had and currently have a steady heart beat. Breath entered my lungs each day and I am still here to type these words.
Maybe the scales were tipped in favor of the bad, but through it all, I think I've become a stronger person by the grace of God. I guess, in essence, that is my point. Despite all of the negative aspects of the last year, I survived and remain to fulfill a mission in 2025. What exactly that is, and the details will soon play out within the next 365 days. How I choose to respond to each of the future circumstances is what will define the reflection point on December 31, 2025.
Whatever may come in the next year, you can overcome it, handle it, survive it, and become stronger because of it. "It" has yet to be defined, but with a positive attitude and a thankful heart, God will give you the peace and perseverance to look forward to 2026. You got this.
Yes, 2024 was a very good year.
JZ
Well, not all was bad, and there were some very bright moments as well. My publisher offered a contract on my new book, which hopefully will be available in 2025. I still have a house full of people sleeping upstairs. Friends I can count on if needed. I had and currently have a steady heart beat. Breath entered my lungs each day and I am still here to type these words.
Maybe the scales were tipped in favor of the bad, but through it all, I think I've become a stronger person by the grace of God. I guess, in essence, that is my point. Despite all of the negative aspects of the last year, I survived and remain to fulfill a mission in 2025. What exactly that is, and the details will soon play out within the next 365 days. How I choose to respond to each of the future circumstances is what will define the reflection point on December 31, 2025.
Whatever may come in the next year, you can overcome it, handle it, survive it, and become stronger because of it. "It" has yet to be defined, but with a positive attitude and a thankful heart, God will give you the peace and perseverance to look forward to 2026. You got this.
Yes, 2024 was a very good year.
JZ
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