Are you prepared for a new year? We always celebrate that a new year has arrived. Then comes new year’s resolutions. Did you take a moment to sit back and reflect? I mean really take time to empty the mind of clutter and ready yourself of visions toward a positive new year.
Before this month is over, two of our women will travel to 2026 Disciples Women Leadership Conference (DWLC) to represent Oklahoma Disciples Women at a leadership event with other Disciples Women leaders from across United States and Canada. This event holds expectations for many positive insights.
At the end of January, CADW will hold their Winter Meeting on Tuesday, January 27th at Southern Hills CC, Edmond. Click here for details. This meeting always benefits a non-profit as well as the uplifting of those attending. I anticipate all the good works done by our Disciples Women across the Oklahoma Region.
This year there are already works for an even better Regional Assembly on March 6-7th, an event for all our Oklahoma Disciples. I was excited to hear our General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hold Owens will be at our assembly. What better way to prepare for hearing her than to read her book, Staying at the Table: Being the Church We Say We Are which can be ordered on Chalice Press.
I took advantage of the sunny days we have had this January to read her book and reflect on the emphasis she has on God’s love. Many books I read fade at the end but her book became better and more interesting in the chapters toward the end.
Take time to reflect all of God’s possibilities for us in this new year. Continue the good works you have been doing. Be ready for the paths where God leads you. Remember with faith, prayer and God’s help, anything is possible.
Psalm 20:4 (NIV) May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
