A new Year

A brand new start. Happy New Year.! A new beginning.

To quote a line from Anne Of Green Gables, “Tomorrow is a new day without any mistakes in it.” When we begin a new year,  we feel like we are getting a fresh start. We set goals, make promises to ourselves, and plan.

Then it is Jan. 2^nd and here we are in the same old routine. Actually that routine is a good thing. We have security in routines. Children thrive on routines, especially children with special needs, who have trouble with “changes”. No matter what day of the year it is, if something isn’t working, by all means change it.Make a new routine. Just be consistent.

As, years go by things and people change, and with that comes the need to change our routines. Children grow and become more independent. They need us less. (that is a good thing , right?) Maybe not less, but in different ways.

We listen more and try to encourage them in their good decisions, and help them learn from the bad ones. It is hard watching our older children make mistakes and get hurt. But through their mistakes they learn to lean on God.

Though we too are only human, and have to admit when we are wrong or when we let our anger or frustration lead us to unkind words or actions.We need to repent and ask forgiveness. Children (and others) learn more from what we do than what we say. This is a big responsibility, and one we cannot do with out God.

Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Do our children see us lean on God?

As we begin a new year, or day, or week, or month, or job, trust God to direct your path. My and my husbands life verses are: 

  Prov. 3:5-7 ,

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

Without God’s help and guidance, we can never be what we need to be to work with children and others. It is only by seeing others through Christs love that we can encourage, teach, and help those we come in contact with.

The next time frustration fills your heart, remember how patient Christ is with us! It is never to late to start over. Have you had a new start with Jesus? Is He your Lord and Savior? He will save all who call upon Him.

John 14:6 (KJV)

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Remember “Tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it.” Have a great day.