As I gradually take down the holiday decorations and gently brace myself for the New Year, I realize that I got everything that I wanted and nothing that I asked for, because I didn’t ask for anything! How awesome is it when God shows up and shows out beyond your wildest dreams. Yes, I had some things on my mind that would be nice, but I had not really put them on my vision board or announced it to the universe. It was sort of my private little wish list. Then one day I said to myself, “Why not check into a couple of those things that have been on the back burner and bring them to the forefront?” And low and behold, once I spoke to the universe, things happened so fast it scared me. I literally had to sit down for a moment and take it all in just to make sure that I wasn’t rushing into something that was my choice and not God’s choice. Part of what made it so scary is the fact that it all happened in late December. I kept seeing and hearing stuff about how God still has time to do a miracle before the New Year, but since I don’t make New Year resolutions, and I hadn’t really asked for anything, I kinda chalked it up to folks simply sharing their belief system for those who were still waiting on God to do something.
Although my cataract surgery naturally had to be planned (New Vision – Dec. 19th), however, getting a (New Vehicle – Dec. 23rd), and starting a (New Job – Dec. 26th), was totally an end of year decision that God made so easy I knew it was nobody but Him! After being approved for my vehicle I sat on the offer for 30 days before acting upon it, and in reference to my part-time job at Chic-Fil-A, I had randomly applied on Indeed back in September and I literally forgot about it when I didn’t receive a call or email. How about I pop back on the site in December and see that they have requested a 15 minute interview and I get hired on the spot! Yes! God still has time to work a miracle no matter how late we think it is in the game. Never give up. Go for the goal even if it looks like a last minute decision. Sometimes the last shot is the one that saves the team. My wins this past month has been a win for so many others. As I move forward in 2024, all I want to do is give God the honor, the glory, and the praise for what He has already done and ask Him to help me be a good steward through my gifts, my time, my talent, and my tithes! Don’t ask and you shall receive!