Happy New Year 2024
Oh how we bless the Lord for the many things that He did for us in 2023. We know that what He has planned ahead for us in 2024 is greater than the former. Early in December I asked God for my own word of assurance for 2024. Yes, I call it my word of assurance because when things seem to go off course in the year, I refer to that word I received from Him and it gives me peace that the Lord who cannot lie, will fulfill His word spoken over my life.
I will share it with you and declare it over your life as well, that whatever 2024 might bring your way, do not be afraid. The Lord is your shield and your exceedingly great reward. (Genesis 15:1 (NKJV). He will ALWAYS be by your side and will never forsake you. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. No harm will befall you and no disaster will come near you. (Psalms 91:7-8 paraphrased).
I decree and declare that it will be well with you and your families this New Year. Be blessed with every blessing on earth and from above. AMEN!
XOXO,
Lady Abena
Merry Christmas 2023
Oh what a wonderful day it is! There’s something about Christmas mornings that make me feel giddy. I’m right there with the kids - although I don’t get any wrapped gifts anymore. That’s the part of adulthood I do not like. BUT, I always count it as a joy to be able to bless others especially during Christmas.
My wish and prayer for you in this season is that you will experience true peace, the one that the Lord gives. May your hearts and homes be filled with joy that cannot be measured. May the Lord grant you all your wishes and heart desires.
I wish you an abundance of LOVE!
XOXO,
Lady Abena.
The Thief Of Time
The English poet, Edward Young, wrote in 1742 that “Procrastination is the thief of time.” I, like most of you, learned this quote in my early childhood and it has stuck with me up until this day. The literal meaning of this idiom is that delaying or postponing something that you know you need to do will only waste your time and possibly your life. I see a lot of life wasters each day. It doesn’t take me more than a Ten (10) minute conversation with someone to discern if they like to mark time or if this person is actually a doer.
We as humans have this cloud of perception that we are here on earth forever. Another quote from Edward Young says that “All men think all men are mortal but themselves.” No my dear people, our days are like a fleeting shadow, the Psalmist said and each sunrise that you get to experience is one day less of your days here on earth. John 9:4 ESV warns that “We must work the works of him who sent us while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.”
As we draw the curtains on 2023, look for any life wasters that have stolen your time and life, then make a commitment to move to action. Never forget that "the hand of the diligent will always rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor." (Proverbs 12:24 ESV). I pray for you this week that the Lord will give you His enabling grace to accomplish what you have purposed in your heart. AMEN!
XOXO,
Lady Abena.