“We will be glad and rejoice in Thee.” ~ Song of Solomon 1:4
“Since, O sweet Lord Jesus, Thou art the present portion of Thy people, favor us this year with such a sense of Thy preciousness, that from its first to its last day we may be glad and rejoice in Thee. Let January open with joy in the Lord, and December close with gladness in Jesus.” ~ C.H. Spurgeon
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a NEW creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become NEW.” 11 Corinthians 5:17
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Amen and amen….blessings to you and all you love.
Amen.The Spurgeon quote is going into my quote journal.Blessings on you this day.xo
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY (and to baby 2009!)!!!
Happy New year to you and your family too! I loves those verses and the quote!
Amen! Happy New Year, may the Lord give you JOY in it!
Happy New Year to you too!
That would be lovely!
oooh, i like that quote.happy new year my friend.<3
A wonderful meditation for the New Year!
Have a great one, dear!
And one more resounding “AMEN”!!
Oh AMEN and Amen. That quote is just what I’ve wanted to express for this New Year! I’m going to use it in my post too
Happy New Year, Shanda! I really liked the verses and the quote. Thank you for sharing them. Thank you for all of the encouragement and inspiration I have found here on your blog! 2009 is going to be a great year. Seth arrives soon! Much love to you, dear friend!
I love the Spurgeon quote! I haven’t read that before, but it’s wonderful and encouraging. . .thanks!
AMEN! I LOVE that quote.
Happy New Year!
Happy Birthday to your oldest son! a little late I’m afraid. I’ve not made it to check the few blogs I try to read for awhile and feel a little behind! Love the snow and Christmas pictures! looks like a glorious time 🙂 you pic of you and your son is wonderful – it is amazing how those older sons just keep growing getting taller and then one day, they will leave us behind – being taller than us mommies!
That is a perfect quote for opening the New Year, Spurgeon is so deep and readable at the same time.