"Yet God has made everything beautiful in its own time. He has
planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot
see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end."
Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT
As the year draws to its close...
planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot
see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end."
Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT
As the year draws to its close...
...and as I reflect upon my life as a whole, I cannot be thankful enough for all the Lord has done for me. He has delivered me from sickness and spared me from death, when a dangerous infection tore through my body only the month before.
He has also given me a deep peace about my life sentence. It's not something that bothers me. Instead, it serves as a reminder that I have a lot of work yet to do for Him, with many good things still to be accomplished for His heavenly kingdom.
Likewise, I am deeply humbled by the many letters I have received this year from those who've been touched, uplifted and inspired by my story of redemption. God is not a respecter of persons. What He did for me, saving me from my sins, and from the clutches of Satan, He will gladly do for others as well, if they would just call upon Him for help.
Furthermore, as I examine my own life, I see many shortcomings and failings, even now. I am by no means a perfect man. I mess up often. But the Lord has been both exceedingly merciful and patient with me. And for this I am thankful. His patience is beyond my comprehension, and so is His love.
And with all this in mind, I will be stepping into the new year in faith, knowing the Lord is fulfilling His purpose and plans for my life. Amen!
D.B.
He has also given me a deep peace about my life sentence. It's not something that bothers me. Instead, it serves as a reminder that I have a lot of work yet to do for Him, with many good things still to be accomplished for His heavenly kingdom.
Likewise, I am deeply humbled by the many letters I have received this year from those who've been touched, uplifted and inspired by my story of redemption. God is not a respecter of persons. What He did for me, saving me from my sins, and from the clutches of Satan, He will gladly do for others as well, if they would just call upon Him for help.
Furthermore, as I examine my own life, I see many shortcomings and failings, even now. I am by no means a perfect man. I mess up often. But the Lord has been both exceedingly merciful and patient with me. And for this I am thankful. His patience is beyond my comprehension, and so is His love.
And with all this in mind, I will be stepping into the new year in faith, knowing the Lord is fulfilling His purpose and plans for my life. Amen!
D.B.
