Standing at the portal of the opening of the year!

So, as we bid a final farewell to 2017 and look ahead to 2018; I thought it would be good to be reminded through the lyrics of the hymn ‘Standing at the portal‘ of God’s goodness and faithfulness. To take all of the fears, trepidations and excitement we have as we bravely face another year and hand them all up to God, knowing that He will never fail us. That He is big enough and strong enough to keep us in 2018.

I love the fact that the hymn is called ‘Standing at the portal‘, it makes me think of the 4 Pevensie children from the ‘Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe‘ as they stepped into that wondrous wardrobe which would transport them from earth to Narnia. They were standing at the portal to another realm and must have been filled with a sense of fear and wonder in that instant before they crossed the threshold. The same goes for everyone of us as we look back at 2017 and look forward to 2018.

What will 2018 hold for you? What will 2018 hold in store for Llandudno Youth for Christ?

One thing I know, the God who has faithfully held us and supported us, will still do so in 2018. The generational God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob will continue to use the work of LLYFC to reach out to young lives with the life changing gospel of Jesus. The ever present great ‘I am’ will be ever present with us through every part of 2018.

So “Onward, then, and fear not, Children of the day; For His Word shall never, Never pass away.” God will be with us as we step into 2018, He has promised to never leave us or forsake us, and when we do cross the threshold of the year, we will find ourselves at home because God is with us, and wherever God is, there our home is, there our heart is. “store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:20-21.

So as we step into 2018, say prayers of thanks to our faithful God for all the ways in which He has shown His faithfulness and then pray for His wisdom, His guidance, His provision for you in 2018, and finally praise Him for His presence with you as you step into 2018, hand in hand with the Creator of the Universe –

Be blessed and Happy New Year!