A clean slate

The new year, is creeping in. Countdown has started. We, all are standing, on the verge of 2019 to end, and begin; with 2020. All, are caught up in a whirlwind, thinking as, to begin with the right feet, or left first. Before us there lies, new challenges, new experiences, new mission, new goals, and a list of resolutions; some Do's and Don'ts. Wondering, whether is it important, to keep resolutions! If, they are kept one is bound to it, to complete.

New year, is a time to do a lot of activities in our houses; cleaning, tidying up, removing all the junk items, some old bills, and magazines, paper, cards etc. Things, which are no longer needed, or the junk need to be removed, which have been piled up on shelves, and cupboards. Even in our work places we try to clear everything; accounts are up to date, tallying of stocks, yearly census, and so on... I, remember the days when, I had been, working.

 I was given, the assignment of yearly census, and inventory. In inventory, you have to find the instruments, or monitors or that particular article which is in the list, to search it, if still present with you, or in working condition, or whether it is condemned. A difficult job, to check every nook, and corner for the things. As, we clean our workplace and our houses, sometimes; our phones, and computers also, asks us to clear, or clean the device storage by, deleting unnecessary data, so as, to have more storage space. Whenever, I have time I delete all the unwanted messages, from my phone, some pictures, and some articles which need to be retained for later use, only those I save in my flash drive or computer's D drive.

In the same way, you and me should have a look, if our slate is clean. The mind, and heart is our slate which, should be kept clean, if someone has done bad for you, forgive don't keep a grudge, or an attitude of revenge. Check your inventory, of the walk with God and evaluate yourself. Whether, we are walking up to His mark, the way He wants us. God has a plan for your life. He, needs us to have a clean slate, so that we may glorify, Him. This new year, let us retain something,  remove certain things, and store certain things, which are valuable in your life.

As, mentioned in Isaiah 43:18, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland." Even thou you may have valleys, and mountains in your life, But, He will smoothen your road. In the desert there, will be streams flowing.

 So, friends in this new year, let us all try to walk one step closer, in having the spiritual knowledge, have godly virtues, lead a holy life and have a prayerful life. The plans the ways, and action be governed by Him alone. Phil 4:6 " Do not be anxious for anything but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanks giving present your request to God". When, you hear about the ongoing news in media, do not be anxious, Let God take the control. Our Lord, is going to come soon. Let's wait on with a hope, facing all challenges, and welcome this new year 2020 with a clean slate.

I’m just writing a blog post, for your encouragement. If you know this article would help someone or encourage them, please do share with them. I’d also love to hear from you. Please do leave a comment. A very blessed New year to one and all.

Thanks

Ann