The Unknown by Vaneta Andrews

The fear of the unknown grips me to the point of tears. Those tears usually come when I am broken by God’s calling. It’s as if He is saying, “Why are you worrying about this? Haven’t I proven myself time and time again?” Yes He has so why do I find myself worrying about something I have absolutely no control over?

When I started this writing on 5/1/2010 we didn’t have any answers about Tim’s health. Even though the answers and the end result was not what we wanted God saw us through every step of the way!

Now as a new year rolls in I find myself fearful yet again! The fear is still that of the unknown … what is my/our “new normal”? what will this New Year hold for us? and the list goes on and on! BUT when fear gets the best of me I am reminded that …

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1

I hope that you (& I) will be able to rest in the shadow of the Almighty in 2011!

A New Year by Joyce Schafer

As I start this New Year I have a lot of the same hopes and dreams I have had in the past. I want peace in my family, in my country and in the world. I want to eat healthier and exercise more. I want to work hard and play harder. I want to spend more time with my family and friends. I want to celebrate more and complain less. I want to stop making so many lists and start living more in the moment. I want to be a person who is respected and loved. I want to be less concerned about my outside appearance and more concerned about what is on the inside. I want to give more and not expect anything in return. I want to stand up for my beliefs and not worry what anyone thinks. Above all I want to be the person God wants me to be........

The New Year by Donna (Ensign) Woods

New Years Eve with family and friends
...Thanking God for the blessings He sends.

Celebrate the future on that January day,
As 2008 fades away...

Making plans...excitement grows
Hopes and dreams...only tomorrow knows.

Looking back at the year gone by
Memories make us smile...and sometimes cry.

A time for New Year's resolutions
...Trusting God with all solutions...

GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU IN 2009