Reflecting on 2020

What a year this has been. A year that not many can say they were prepared for. This year was tough but for me when I reflect on this year, I only feel gratitude and cannot help but smile. In a way I feel that this was one of my best years. Spiritually, I grew so much this year. I have done things I did not think I was able to do and I experienced blessings that I did not even dream of.

My word for 2020 was “Vision”, 20/20 - the year of Perfect Vision!

I was reminded of Saul’s conversion (Acts 9: 1-19). I felt the Lord say to me that I will need perfect vision for this year. I was surprised by this as I have pretty good eyesight and I did not get it at first. As I sat with this during January, it became clearer to me that its my spiritual eyesight that needed to be developed. I felt that this year we need perfect vision. We need to see with our heart’s eyes. The lord wants me to have eyes of faith. I must not let my faith be set on the words of the world, but on the living words of God, and for this I will have to adjust my spiritual eyesight.

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal”. 2 Cor 4:18

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.” Ephesians 3:17

When we went into our first lockdown, I remember just watching news and being sucked in by all the news updates around the world. I could not believe my eyes… well I should not believe my earthly vision to start with but in that moment the world was upside down and not many of us could think straight. It was while watching news in that 1st week that an advert came on for glasses to improve your vision that I was reminded of my word (the Lord never gives up on us). I got up, got my bible, and realized there and then that I will have to change my vision. I cant be consumed by the news, so I chose to spend time reading my bible instead. For the first time in my life I had so much time to spend with God & journaling. The more time I spend in the living words of God, the more wisdom I found in Godly vision.

So many things were revealed in this year, things that has been happening all around us for some time but I found that most of these things were finally being exposed. It was very hard not to lose sight of what I was called to do this year when all I wanted to do was investigate all these things being exposed. I knew that was not my assignment for this year and truly appreciate my friends that did do the research and share key areas with me. So I stayed focused on my vision while working through the book of Proverbs for wisdom.

As much as lockdown was scary at first, I soon started to see the beauty of it (when you look with spiritual eyes – you see God’s hand everywhere). For the first time we were all home 24/7 – and wow who would’ve thought, we all got on so well. Playing board games, enjoying lunches without feeling rushed. Video calling Family and Friends I have not spoken to in years. Then the best of all was how Humanity stepped up and helped each other. There was so much love and giving going on all around. People that would never give it a second thought was donating and helping where they can. It was the most beautiful sight ever (had my new vision to thank for that).

I have always wanted to start a blog; I have wanted to do it for so long but never had time I said. Well now I had more than enough time. Funny thing, as I look back now, I had less time. I still worked full time, helped with the homeless food and clothing drives, and still had more than enough time to journal / write at night.

I had three prophetic words shared with me early in the year, they all had something to do with Eagles and Vision, the one part that stood out the most was the vision of the eagle and the importance of why the eagle needs such great eyesight. Just like the eagle that needs its eyesight for survival, so I need spiritual eyesight to see what God have planned for me. The second was about the fish eagle that is always looking for fish, once it sees the fish it will zoom in on it and catch it, clutching the catch in its claws and not letting go. The 3rd was about getting equipped for warfare.

2021 – Spreading your new wings

As I was spending time with God on what I should focus on for the new year, I felt him whisper that it is time… it is time to spread your new wings and embrace the things that you have been preparing for. You have had a year to prepare and molting season is over. Understand that you will face many challenges but you will never be alone and the victory will be worth it. You have the vision, so keep focus on me. I am excited about this word. Eagles don’t just sit and look pretty… No they are called to reach high altitude & soar high. They have powerful vision and are fearless. They are equipped with wings that is strong and spread wide.

I will spend some time on this and can’t wait to share it with you in my next blog.

**Fun Fact: the eagle’s feathers are replaced throughout its life. The process is called molting. An eagle does not lose all of its feathers at one time. It is a gradual process, continually renewing the feathers.**

As we end this year, I just want to take this moment to thank you for all your love and support this year. Your words of encouragement are greatly appreciated.

Let’s continue to pray for healing in the world from this horrid virus. Pray for those who are ill, dealing with losing someone special and most importantly the front line workers.

Let’s be kind to each other, we don’t know what others are going through or what challenges they face.

Encourage your families to pray together & to share something positive every day. If you look for something positive every day your day will already be better.

I am looking forward to sharing more heart felt moments with you in 2021.

As we wait for the new year to start I just want to remind you that you don’t need to wait for a clean slate. God is in the business of making all things new every day. His healing brings restoration beyond understanding, no matter where you come from or what you’ve done!

“So no wonder we don’t give up. For even though our outer person gradually wears out, our inner being is renewed every single day.” 2 Cor 4:16

God continuously makes us new. Every moment of every day brings a fresh beginning. Make the most of your new beginnings.