January | 2023 | Grandma’s Stories

Jan 2nd “Start Making YOUR PLANS for Tomorrow… Today”

Look Back and Look Forward

Can Not wait for the Last day of January to determine just exactly what I must do NOW… and what the PLANS for me will be to start this NEW YEAR off on the right foot… so I may as well look back quickly… over the past months and the whole year…

Just have to check out if those plans… that I. QUICKLY made… on the first… will still be what my MIND is thinking about as these hours are still moving up and on track?

Now is the time… each and every single minute to think about and to review… all of my many plans for this year.

These very first hours are turning into days… all going by… just as quickly as they can… it is a good thing, that I am writing a few of my ideas down, and that I have plenty of paper…so that … I can still make huge corrections… as I can not make more time… but I sure can delete lots of negative thoughts, that are a total waste of my time.

So, Right NOW… if. I will really start using my time more wisely… so that all of those top drawer plans on my pretty full chart … which as of right now is full of my most wonderful and terrific resolutions… that did take almost too much time… but, every minute of that time… was well spent!

It just seems to me… that this time is being well spent… if and when… I go to bed tonight and think about all of those wonderful things… that I have thought to do this year… to make great changes in what I do daily and by the week end… I can sit back and give Thanks to our Almighty Yahweh… for the inspiration to make changes … and that I will really try to accomplish… that which is best for me… in this NEW YEAR of TIME and ACTIVITIES … and of… my getting things done right… for a change~!

Have to always remember… to give THANKS for inspiration at this time of the year…that in these few and very fast moving hours… these are some of my most precious hours I am receiving to get started… and wonders will be accomplished!

January is that look forward and backward month…so having done my backward look… I can now move on to the forward look?

Now to check my list for the plans I have made, and listed on my calendar – approximate month and dates for each activity.

One of the first on my list for this year … I have scheduled two trips… so, I will have to make “Lists” for packing… telephone numbers (updated) for everyone…

Also… most important to me are books , pens and paper – can not forget to stock up on stamps and postal cards and envelopes to mail stuff back and keep everyone… back home informed of where I am… and what I am doing.

Almost forgot that most important thing for me… must have two (2) pair of walking shoes.

How can anyone “travel”… if they can not walk miles and miles – and must be able to stand around… while someone else is telling us… all about where we are and what we are doing?

Sometimes they suffer from that which … what we all call… “run off of the mouth disease?”

The most important part of making a full new year of plans is the asking of… our CREATOR – for His blessing over the plans and the trip – as… He already knows!

Some times we may run into “detours” all… along the way – meaning – that a better opportunity is just around the corner!

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Jan 1st “Bible Verses Just For the New Year”

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“Sing to the Lord a new song because he has done wonderful things! His own strong hand and his own holy arm have won the victory!”

The Good News: While it’s important to look forward to the exciting new things to come and our goals in 2023, don’t forget to praise God for giving to us the gift of life and the opportunity to thrive in this new year.

PROVERBS 16:9

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“People plan their path, but the Lord secures their steps.”

The Good News: While we may think of big picture goals for 2023, God is already thinking how we’re going to get there. He’s two steps ahead of us at all times to make sure we do not fail.

PROVERBS 3:5-6

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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; don’t rely on your own intelligence. Know him in all your paths, and he will keep your ways straight.”

The Good News: We may think we have it all together, but at times we need to give it all up to God and trust on him to lead us to salvation. In times of trouble, God will lead us in the right direction. In times that we least expect it, he will send a message to put us on the right path.

PROVERBS 13:16

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“The prudent all act intelligently, but fools display their stupidity.”

The Good News: Don’t enter 2023 without a plan! Pray on your expectations, goals, and whatever you need to make this new year as fruitful as possible. You will be rewarded.

PSALM 96: 1-3

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“Sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord! Bless his name! Share the news of his saving work every single day! Declare God’s glory among the nations; declare his wondrous works among all people.”

The Good News: This year, spread your thankfulness of the Lord to everyone around you — don’t keep your faith to yourself. The word of God deserves to be spread to all, as does his love.

PSALM 100:4

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“Enter his gates with thanks; enter his courtyards with praise! Thank him! Bless his name!”

The Good News: Even though we passed over Thanksgiving in November, finish off the year by looking back at what you’re most grateful for. We owe all of this to the Lord! Make sure to give him thanks as we hop into January.

1 PETER 5:6-7

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“Therefore, humble yourselves under God’s power so that he may raise you up in the last day. Throw all your anxiety onto him, because he cares about you.”

The Good News: If you’re entering 2023 with hesitation or fear, pray on God for strength and hope. He’ll answer and lead you where you need to go. The Holy Spirit walks beside us every single day, guiding us from above, and we are never alone.

JAMES 1:17

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“Every good gift, every perfect gift, comes from above. These gifts come down from the Father, the creator of the heavenly lights, in whose character there is no change at all.”

The Good News: God is a constant in our life, no matter what. He isn’t going anywhere, and we’re reminded of that especially during the special times in our lives. As the new year arrives, take time to give thanks!

PSALM 20:4

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“Let God grant what is in your heart and fulfill all your plans.”

The Good News: By praying to God and following His commands, He will reward us in heaven and truly give us what we need in our lifetimes, including our deepest of desires if that is what he calls for.

ISAIAH 40:31

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“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; they will fly up on wings like eagles; they will run and not be tired; they will walk and not be weary.”

The Good News: This year may have been hard, but the Lord is here to reignite our lust for life in 2023. Go into this new year with the power of God behind you, and you’ll come out even stronger at the end.

ECCLESIASTES 3:1