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We are literally in the last five days of 2016…the year of #TheCharmedLife. The last 361 days truly have been filled with ups, downs and everything in between. Now, with all of the year’s events behind us, we get to sit in the presence of the Lord, seek His face and ask for a sparkly-lit path as we enter 2017.

What are you thinking of for this upcoming year? Do you feel called to pray more? (we all should). Are you thinking about serving more? Would you like to change jobs, be more active in your plans for a future husband and family, move to another state (or country) or in one statement, just surrender to the Lord more? Whatever your thoughts for the year, I think we need to make sure that our number one focus is Jesus so that the most amazing plan will fall into place.

Personally, I have decided that 2017 is going to be the year of great expectations. God is clearly up to something in literally every area of my life…so I can expect amazing things to come of it if I’m faithful and obedient. I can also expect to praise the Lord as I grow in godly character when the trials and valleys hit in addition to having a grand old time when life is glitter and rainbows. I can expect opportunities to grow my trust in Him, step out in faith and learn how to be more diligent, more patient, more kind and gracious. I can expect the joy of the Lord to be my strength and carry me through the next 365 days (or less depending on what the Lord has in store…rapture perhaps)!

Let’s make the most of the next five days, enjoying life, seeking God and asking for Him to show us the way that we should go. It will be wonderful to start the year off in the right perspective…won’t you join me?

On Saturday, December 31st at 1pm (Eastern Time), please take 30 minutes to pray about the upcoming year with me. We can pray about our lives, our country, our church, our friends, family and other things that we would like to bring to the throne of grace. I look forward to being on one accord with you on that day.

Blessings, Hearts and Hugs,

Jacquelynn Marie