To me, this new year is really a continuation of what God has been teaching me in 2007. Just before my preliminary examinations last year, God prompted me to start practicing ’sabbath’ on Sundays meaning that I would not study but take the day off to rest and spend time with him.
It was definitely not easy, especially during the prelims and the A-levels when I had papers on Monday mornings. But each Sunday I was forced to commit and recommit my exams to God, and to remember that he alone is my source of security - not how much time and effort I put in. That helped me to tackle every paper with a spirit of victory, regardless of how (under)prepared I felt. It also took me to a new level of depending on God and holding on to his promises. Each time, it got a little easier because I could look back and see how good and faithful God had been to me in the past.
I was truly amazed when 2008 was declared the year of Sabbath, and even more so when “remembrance and reliance on the Lord” became the first focus area of the year. It was exactly what God was teaching me in the second half of 2007, and I believe that last year was only the beginning. In this year of Sabbath I know that God will bring me to an even deeper understanding of these principles, and they will be put to the test in my life (in fact, they already have). This year will be even better than the last, and I am really excited to see what God has in store as we all make the effort to draw closer to him.
Natalie.
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