A BRAND NEW DAY

HAVE YOU EVER

Awakened to a new day feeling like it really was the first day of the rest of your life?
It's a rare thing. In 55 years, it maybe has happened to me about a dozen times. But, today, just that thing did happen.

This time of year is always the most difficult for me. The lack of sunshine, the shortened days, and an eerie feeling that something awful happened to me this time of year as a kid, leaves me fighting for survival.
Depression looms large.

Yet....today I opened my eyes to hope.
No explanation. Just a feeling. That it's not too late to start over. To get your butt in gear, your life in order, your loves back into focus.

I love Jesus. Flat out. First. In the middle of the night, He's who I need the most. His name chases out all fear, all I can't breathe panic attacks, all shaky ground, always.

Of course, I don't show it in action. My heart is restless, and I seek the world. It's out there, all right. And temptation calls out, at my weakest moments, and too often, I call right back. Sometimes I wish it would all end, just so I won't let Him down again.

Yet, today, He has given me new hope. A brand new start. New eyes to see with. A new heart to love my wife,my wonderful, beautiful daughters, their fun filled golden hearted kids.

What a life! Surrounded by love. His, theirs...undeserved, unearned, unconditional love.

What a life!

Thanks Father.

YOU GET THE POINT!!