What do you remember about last year? In hindsight, was it a good year? What can we learn from the Bible about remembering the past and having courage for the future?

The Word Hindsight

I do not enjoy New Year’s Eve. Staying up late is not my thing, and on the night of the 31st I fell asleep sometime before 10 o’clock. My husband tried to wake me up just before midnight to join in on the festivities, but it was pointless.

I do, however, enjoy taking some time at the end of the year to evaluate how I am doing mentally, physically, and spiritually. As a follower of Christ, I believe it is especially important to have a plan for intentional growth in the Spirit. I enjoy reading everything my friends have to say about the past year on Facebook. One of these days I will figure out how to make one of those picture collages. I’ve seen lots of encouraging tributes to the best of 2019, and it makes me want to be more intentional about being adventurous and making lasting memories in the coming months. Many people like to choose a specific word or phrase to bring focus and perspective in the New Year. I’ve adopted the word “hindsight” for myself.

I chose hindsight because I always like a good play on words. They say hindsight is 20/20, speaking of having a clear vision of the past. That’s because it has already happened, right? Bear with me as I tweak that phrase a bit: hindsight is…