I sense life slowing down all around me, new fragrances from this season are subtly drifting through the cold air, white covered outcroppings are seen on the foothills, frost covered chamisas landscape the mountainside..Smoke curls from the chimneys, rabbits scurry under the rocks, looking for safety as the hawk flies low looking for something to eat. The Sandia mountains stand stately in their unusual pink glow from the sundown's irridescent mixture of colors . Winter is the time here in New Mexico where things slow down, and you have time to really SEE the magic of all of its glory in a different light. Its nice to sit by the fire on these cold early mornings and listen to the still, small voice. I love the winters in New Mexico, there is a stillness in the spirit..a quietness, a hibernation of the soul for restoring and renewing before the bounce of spring comes. It will come in with howling winds like a Lion, but will be announced by glorious yellow trumpets called daffodils. Nature is God's painting for us to continually enjoy his creation which too serves as a mirror of His attributes. Even in the animals,God's character is seen in the uniqueness of each one.So slow down during this season and seize the wonders of His world which reminds us again that HE IS and always will be....

So much emotion, so many feelings and so forever grateful for my life and history..so thankful for forever friends, childhood friends, new friends. So excited for the new year to emerge with new opportunities, new adventures, new vison. Ready to see what lies ahead, what God has in store for me. Lord thank you for another year, another chance to experience your Kingdom purposes and being able to co-labor with you. I am so aware with a new sense of purpose which gives me a reason to seek you in a much deeper way this year because I sense it is about you and me. Out of that will come an extension of your hand toward those who are bound, those who are lost, those who are confused. Father thank you for your hand upon my life, your commissioning, your anointing, your fire which has stirred in me again to ignite my heart which will raise me up to be a partner in your vision for this generation.

 You know there are times that  have the touch of God on them and today I feel I am in one of those times. I sense the smile of God as the world tosses and turns, churns, and boils because in Heavenly places it is far from this chaos. And I know He is telling me to come up higher, that the view is much nicer up here. It's  a view of triumphs and victories, joy and fulfilled promises. Did I not tell my disciples that they were not of this world but were part of a Kingdom that cannot be shaken? And that that Kingdom was near them and in them?  Abraham was looking for a city whose builder and maker was God. One not made with human hands but one who's architect was the creator himself. We should be looking for that, too. So today I hear Him saying,you were born into this world to be  ambassadors of my Kingdom. When you know you've already won, and I am on the throne and the Kingdoms of this world will become my Kingdoms, you can move forward from victory and confidence to change your sphere of influence and touch those I have arranged for you.  Psalms 2   He who sits in the heavens shall laugh !