NICK FRY

Another year has gone by. Where in the world did time go? I’m still trying to sort that one out. So, how was your year? Seriously. How was it?

2011 was a great year for my family and my music as well. As I sit on my couch and type this with just over an one hour until we hit 2012, I’m so incredibly thankful. Don’t get me wrong, there were horrible times in 2011, but I’m choosing to look at the blessings tonight. God has blessed our little family of three with health, careers, amazing opportunities, and the chance to watch our little girl learn and grow. I lead an amazing group of students as their youth pastor and a great church as their worship pastor. As far as music goes, I was blessed with opportunities to have songs on major television, commercials, and ad campaigns. It was the first year I’ve seen actual royalties from music!

However…

HOWEVER!

There is one question that is at the forefront of my mind. What does any of it matter if I haven’t become closer to Jesus Christ? So ask yourself that as you read this. Ponder that question. I think you’ll find it to be hauntingly true.

In the past week I’ve realized how much more I could do for the cause of Christ. I also realize how much more of a spiritual leader I need to be at home for my wife and daughter. Deep inside me is a passion waiting to get out. If you feel like me, I challenge you to un-cage that passion and run full speed in 2012 for God.

I have no idea what economic disasters will continue to happen or if they will get better. I have a strong sense of urgency that it will worsen along with many other things. If you look around, sin is running rampant across the world. Don’t fear! Remember these five words, as simple as they may seem, they hold power greater than anything past, present, and future.

God is still in control!

So no matter what haunts you, let it go. Drop it at the foot of the cross. Give everything to God. Everything. He wants you the way you are. (1 Peter 5:7) He’s not looking for perfection; He’s looking for a willing heart. Believe and ask God to take care of everything. Start the New Year fresh and renewed. Remember those five words.

God is still in control!

Nothing surprises Him. He knows everything that’s going to happen. So rest in His arms and grace in the New Year. Be renewed. Start fresh. Worry about nothing.

God is still in control!