2023 is done and now we are on to 2024. Whether you are into setting goals, plans, resolutions and/or a word for the year or not, I want to share a good starting place that the Lord has been working on my heart these past 2 weeks. The Lord has reminded me of the value of just silently resting in His presence; to be still before Him, quieting our hearts and minds, and to wait and rest in the presence of the Lord, listening for Him as opposed to all the to do’s, needs, wants, distractions, and random thoughts running through my mind.

Psalm 46:10 ESV

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

Psalm 37:3–7 ESV

3Trust in the LORD, and do good;

dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.[fn]

4 Delight yourself in the LORD,

and he will give you the desires of your heart.

5 Commit your way to the LORD;

trust in him, and he will act.

6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,

and your justice as the noonday.

7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;

fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,

over the man who carries out evil devices!

Enjoy the Lord and rejoice in Him today, tomorrow and for all of 2024! For He made you and loves you more than you can imagine; no matter where you are at.