A New Year - A New Decade - Moving Forward

Well, the holidays have come and gone. We have put 2009 and all its troubles behind us. As the Apostle Paul urges us, we press forward to the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus.

In this new year (new decade according to some -- while others would wait until 2011 to behin the decade) , we purpose to walk ever more closely with our Lord, hear His voice and be obedient to His voice, trust in Him to complete the work He has begun in our lives, fill us with His Holy Spirit daily, and expect Him to provide for all our needs. We want to be used of Him to be His ministers to all around us. We look for opportunities, and boldly we speak forth His Word into others' lives.

We have been so fortunate to have been abled to share the holidays with our family - all together in Denver. Thank God all of us are walking with the Lord !

Back home here in Tulsa, the realities of the national and state economic situation is hitting home. Tulsa is laying off 124 police officers, and firemen have voted to take a 5% pay cut in order to help balance the city budget. Meanwhile, we have had another major ice storm, and 3 days later 94,000 homes still have no power due to downed power lines. President Obama has declared our state a federal disaster area. 3,000 are staying in shelters.

We also all recognize the tragic and worsening situation in Haiti due to the earthquakes, and though we are grateful to see aid being delivered and survivors being rescued, the immensity of this catastrophe is just now starting to hit us. So what can we do? Pray, pray, pray. Give, send, and for some - go and help. Get involved, make a difference. We are standing in faith that the workers will be protected and that the difference they are making will bring hundreds of thousands to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

I for one am grateful for our jobs, for our health, and most of all for such great salvation that we have received. We continue to walk it out by faith each day - our hand in His, our trust in the Lord.

I have a feeling that 2010 will be a defining year to set the course for the future of our lives. New challenges being new opportunities. We expect favor, blessing, and good success. Thank You Jesus!