This year, our church had the theme: Year of VICTORY. Initially, I was excited by this word. It felt that finally, we had entered a year that would bring more joy than sadness. After many years of trials, we would finally experience triumph.
Then, we walked into the new year... I don't know what Victory means to you, but for me, it was a word I learned would have a different meaning to my expectations.
It has been another year of trials. Finding ourselves in places we didn't expect, and couldn't understand. However, we never felt God had removed His hand from our lives. He has been with us through the valleys and the hilltops...although 2023 brought more time in the valley. We still don't know what our hilltop will look like. We just know God is in control. His will may be different to our will... or maybe His will is a surprise or a miracle. Either way, we are ok. We've been through so many trials, we know nothing will keep us down.
So, we began this year in anticipation of an expected victory, and we come to the end with a different understanding of what that means for us, personally. It has been a tough, yet rewarding year. Both in unexpected ways. Be blessed...there are always rainbows after the rain 🦋
