May God make your year happy!
Not by protecting you from all the sorrows and pains,
But by strengthening you so that you can handle them as soon as they come;
Not by making your journey easier,
But by making you resilient so that you can go any way;
Not by devoting you difficulties,
But by removing fear from your heart;
Not by giving you continuous sunny days,
But by the fact that your face can shine even in the shadows;
Not by always making your life more pleasant,
But by showing you when people need you most,
And that it will give you the strength to help them.
I wish you God’s love, peace, hope and joy for the next year!
At the beginning of the new year, many people, with a certain amount of apprehension and excitement, expect what is waiting for their families and friends, and the whole world. It is a consolation to know that no matter what awaits us in the future and no matter what problems or difficulties we face, God wants to help us overcome them.
It is not easy to live in today’s world and not to be tossed by waves of fear and sorrow, but it is not impossible. The secret is that we develop a habit not to focus on our fears, but on the one who loves us and always takes care of us. For he promised that he was still with us, for better or for worse, and that nothing could separate us from his loving care. (Bible, Hebrews 13:5 and Romans 8:37-39)
