Authentically Adele

Dear 2023

One would think that you had it out for me.
No matter how strong I thought I was
Nothing could have prepared me for what came to pass

If anything you’re the year that nearly destroyed me, nearly took everything from me, you nearly killed me.
You’re the year I stayed drenched in tears
You’re the year I had to face my fears
You’re the year that had me questioning my life course
You’re the year that had me thinking endless, tiring thoughts

I may have had moments of smiles
But those only lasted a short while
I may have had moments of victories
But quickly you would steal those from me

Yet despite all I have through, I’m still standing.
And I know it’s because of Whom my faith lies in
I know my God has had His hand on me all this time
Even though I could not see hear or feel Him through certain times

I know it’s because of my God that I have pushed through
And now I can finally say goodbye to you
You thought that you could destroy me
But God was simply using you to prepare me.

And as the first day dawn’s on 2024
There is nothing I will face that God has not prepared and equipped me for
I am not afraid of the days to come
Because I know God has given me the strength to overcome.

2020 to 2022 tried to have their way with me
But little did those years know they couldn’t mess with my God ordained destiny
I must admit 2023 you nearly won the war against me
But you forgot Who I had standing right beside me

These past years have been my training ground
And now the years to come are going to know what I am all about

What you may not know is that I was born for such a time as this
I’ve been appointed and anointed by My Lord Jesus.
He has clothed me in righteousness and I’m ready for battle
Every step I take causes the enemy’s territory to rattle.

I’m entering this year strong and courageous
Ready to move on any command from My Lord Jesus
With the Holy Spirit as my help, my Counsellor and Friend
I’ll testify once again at 2024’s year end.

Goodbye 2023