It is Well With my Soul - Sandi Patty
It’s hard to believe, that it’s been almost one year, God laid on my heart, the title of this blog, “One Day at a Time.” That happened June 4, 2022. Life is literally one step and one day at a time.
Each day is a new beginning. Each of us has or will experience challenges. That’s how life is. In the past year, I’ve experienced quite a few challenges. After each one and a time of reflection, God has always been there, and the healing and blessings have been felt afterwards.
Within the past year, I’m humbled by the many blessings I’ve received. I never once thought of myself as a writer of any kind. But with God, all things are possible. Every word I’ve written and shared through a poem, a song, or simply writing from my heart have been from God. You, the subscribers are amazing with your wonderful and encouraging comments. I’ve been so blessed by reading each one. I appreciate each one of you so much!
My faith in Jesus has grown so much. Without that childlike faith, none of this would be possible. In my weakness is when God gives me His strength to persevere and move forward. When you fully surrender and turn it over to Him, He alone will guide you forward and bring you out of the comfort zones our pride creates. God’s gracious favor is all you or I need. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT) has become one of my “go to” verses as of late. “Each time he said, ‘My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me.”
I look forward in continuing to share my heart and this journey with you. I will do so as long as I feel that is God’s will. Today’s quote from Jennifer Gerelds from my devotional calendar is wonderful, and I’d like to share it with you:
New life begins to grow
Where old wounds once were.
God seals those places with His grace,
Healing you by His love and freeing you to face
Whatever may come your way today.
Today is my last full day at Indian Beach, N.C. While I’m sad to leave, I’m glad I’ve had the time to reflect and have some much needed time alone with God, the creator of the universe. He is the one and only God. I hope to take what I’ve learned this week with me as I start the second year of this blog. I’m sharing this “One Year” anniversary with you today, as I know when I get back next week, it will be very busy work related. God laid on my heart to share with you a poem I wrote this morning titled simply, “One Day at a Time” – One Year Anniversary.
The wind howls and the oceans roar.
Storm clouds form along the seashore.
Come rain or come shine,
The journey is one day at a time.
As the storm approaches along the sea’s horizon
And the journey of life is full of trials,
Each day is a new beginning and part of the upward climb.
Let God be in control and take it one day at a time.
As the sun rises and sparkles on the water like crystals,
I will draw strength from the Lord through my weakness.
As I am the branch, and He is the vine,
Together we’ll take it one day at a time.
What I’ve learned over the past year
When I surrendered to God every doubt and every fear,
The storms of life cannot undermine,
God’s will for my life as it’s one step, one day at a time.
Thank you, subscribers, for reading “One Day at a Time.” I’m grateful to each of you. May God continue to help you thrive and grow in your own journey of faith. May God bless you!
Wow a year! You have followed God’s lead and it has been a gift to me and many others. Blessings for another year!
Anne, I knew the time you spent this week would bring you some peace and guidance. God has never failed you yet, he will be with you each and every day. I am so proud of you for all the things you have accomplished since I begun to know you. I look forward to meeting up with you soon and really catching up on our lives. Blessings sweet friend!