“Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (Psalms 150:6 NLT)

What a great way to end one year and begin the new one.

I’m thankful for the new opportunities, experiences and friends the past year has brought. I’m grateful for the support and prayers of my family, friends and churches. I’m thankful for my ministry partners here in Japan.

I’m thankful for God’s grace and strength in my times of weakness. I’m thankful God loves me as I am, but that He’s not finished working on me yet.

I want to praise the Lord for who He is and what He’s done; I want to praise Him for what’s to come. I want to give this new year to Him.

Happy New Year, and praise the Lord!