The Best is Yet to Come!

Have you ever gotten to the end of a really good book and felt a sense of sadness that the story was over? You’ve connected with the characters and it’s hard to let them go. But then you turn the last page and you see these words, “Be sure to read the second book in this series…” Suddenly, you can hardly wait to buy Book 2 and find out what happens next.

That’s kind of how I feel today. Last evening I finished my last shift at the Walk-in Clinic. After over 15 years I’ve come to the end of this chapter in my life. It’s been a wonderful experience working with the amazing staff there. They have become so much more than co-workers. Through the years they have become friends and even a second family to me. I will truly miss each one of them.

In spite of the mixed feelings I have about leaving, I also am looking forward to what lies ahead. Today is a new beginning, a new chapter in our lives and I can hardly wait to see what God has in store for us. In a few days I will start a new job and soon we’ll be moving to Walla Walla to be closer to our children and grandchildren. It’s a fresh start, a new beginning. It’s a little scary too, but I know God is in control.

As this year ends and a new one begins, that is the thing I want you to remember – God is in control. No matter how this chapter of your life is ending, tomorrow is a new day, a new year! God says to you today, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43:18, 19 NIV).

New chapters in life can be scary, because we don’t know what comes next. However, we don’t need to worry, because Jesus is “the author and finisher of our faith.” (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV). He loves you with an amazing love and He promises “that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28).

God’s plans are “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11). He’s writing your story right now and you get a say in how it all turns out. Give him your life today. Let Him have control and you’re going to love how the story ends!

You too are starting a new chapter tomorrow. Don’t be afraid to turn the page. The best is yet to come!