Back and Forward

Sunrise from my apartment, December 31, 2014

Let the past rest, but let it rest in the sweet embrace of Christ. Leave the broken, irreversible past in His hands, and step out into the invincible future with Him. ~Oswald Chambers. 

This quote struck me as I read it while brushing my teeth yesterday morning, December 31.  What a comforting thought and beautiful image, leaving our past in the sweet embrace of Christ.

Irreversible past.  This is a hard thought sometimes.  But when I think that I can leave that brokenness in the sweet embrace of Christ, I am encouraged.  Because, I know my Jesus is kind and loving and forgiving.

This gives me the courage to step out into the invincible future with Him.  2015 looks hopeful and bright when I think of stepping out with my loving Jesus.

Thankful for the experiences of 2014, the good, the bad and the ugly, which are resting in the sweet embrace of Jesus.  And, looking forward to the invincible future walking side by side with my Savior.

Thank you, Jesus!