Not Another Year, Today is the Day

Now that the chains are broken, healing can begin.

Are you tired of Happy New Year, yet? I was, until 9:55 am this morning, the 9th day of the new year. The last 8 days were as any other - work, home, quality time, sleep, pray, repeat - what made today so different?

It started the first Sunday of 2019, at 8 o’clock service, when my new brother in Christ, Jarrett Moore, preached “Not Another Year” and God began to speak to me. He began to tell me that my past encounters should not be used as a crutch, but the plug to my purpose. This morning, I woke, like any other day, but I woke with determination … today was the day. I had no idea what was going to happen, but I knew today was my day.

While leaving #DunkinDonuts, I saw a young lady that looked troubled. I pulled over, rolled down my window, without hesitation. After a short chat, she was in my car. With a little over 3 miles to her destination, I had minutes to encourage her broken soul. The only thing I could say was, today is the beginning a new day, a new life, a new you. “The chains are broken sis, you can only get better and heal from here”. Immediately, she reacted in tears. We were at her destination and we both were unsure of the next step. I gave her my number and ended with a prayer hug.

Today, God restored my perception of purpose in His will. I questioned my own motives looking for confirmation that was already given. 2018 is old and passed away, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17) Today, God showed me that my past will connect me to an audience that needs to hear my story, feel a genuine connection, receive hope and make a friend.

It took all of 2018 to break every chain of doubt, stress, loneliness, isolation, depression, disrespect, disregard, neglect, abuse, financial woes and deceit. Not another year! Not another year of doubting myself or my abilities. Now that I have broken the chains, I can help others heal and heal myself.

Not another year of unhealthy stress. Not another year of excuses. Today is the day that my family is set free. Today is the day when I take responsibility. Today is the day to stop cussing. Today is the day to stop blaming your children for your guilt. Today is the day to stop saying you can’t. Today is the day to stop having an attitude. Today is the day to stop blaming your parents for your bad decisions. Today is the day that all of your faults can be blotted out and a refreshed presence can come. (Acts 3:19-20) Today is the day that something will happen. Some of you have been waiting a long time for this day. You may have been crying, waiting, praying...You may have lost so much while waiting, but today is the day. (Need a praise break?)

Don’t let anything change your declaration. Today is THE day. Will you circle today, as I have?