Thoughts on 2023 by Dr. Rick Paris

The foremost thing I see for 2023 is that it will be the year of God’s goodness and favor. That is because God is good. Yes, there will be trials and challenges, but in the valley of the shadow of death, the Lord will be with us and will prepare a banquet feast for us, even in the presence of our enemies.

What you see, however, determines where and how you will live. If you are looking at your enemies and the dark circumstances, fear will grip your heart. However, if your eyes are fixed on the Lord, then you will live in faith, hope, and joy. If you are rooted and grounded in the God who is good, then you will experience that goodness daily and share it with others.