Welcome to 2021.
It’s nearly been twelve months to the day since I last wrote and published a blog. To be honest, it’s been too long.
Over the last twelve months our world has changed around us. The effects of the global pandemic will ripple through our culture for years to come. The effects of racial injustices will continue to hinder equality for all citizens in our nation. The effects of a polarizing election will stifle unity in our public discourse. The effects of natural disasters will ravage our communities. The truth is the effects and aftermath of 2020 will change us forever.
But is that not the case of every year?
Every year we experience changes around us that effect our perception of the world and life; due to the nature of 2020 those instances were heightened.
The last twelve months were no different for me and my family. We had to navigate through pandemics, unrest, loss, and natural disasters while still figuring out married life; throw in the wrench of a complicated pregnancy with a two plus month hospital stay to make 2020 a doozy of a year.
Even with all that we experienced- the ups and the downs, Paige and I had our best year yet. Regardless of the challenge that we faced, we were able to hold onto the promises of God’s faithfulness.
Over the next few weeks I want to share some of the incredible moments that point to those promises of God’s faithfulness. But, I also want to share some of the bleak moments that have made us question, “why God?” We know that God’s hand is in the midst of these moments, but we simply don’t have all the answers yet.
I hope you will join me as I share some truths we discovered over the last twelve months. But more importantly, I hope that you will see the evidence of God’s faithfulness. Whether you read another blog or not, my hope is that it will spark your reliance on God alone.
Charlie H. Brooks 