It is 2012, and no doubt there will be many doomday prophets expressing their opinion on this New Year. The thing I know for certain is that the Word of God is true, and God is in complete control. So, I can relax, and do what He has called me to do without fear or worry. He tells us in His Word that He crowns the year with His goodness, so I will rest on His Word.
2011 was simply wonderful. Many new churches opened their doors to this ministry. I am thankful for the new ones, and all the others who have been so faithful to use this ministry year after year. I am blest to have some wonderful friendships with God's churches and people.
I am beginning my twentieth year in full time solo ministry. It seems impossible, but twenty years ago, God sent me on a path as a soloist. It was a bit intimidating, but God had never forgotten the dream of a little girl in West Virginia, and I have been living the dream.
There were two things I always told God I did not want to do, and that was Women's Ministries, and Missions. It is totally useless to tell God what you will or will not do. I am doing women's conferences in different parts of the world besides the United States. And I love it! This past year, I ministered in Mexico, and at the ending of the year went to Ecuador. God willing, I plan to work with the women in both of these countries in the future. The theme this year is Becoming the Wonderful Woman You Are. I am ministering, God willing, in Europe, and Central and South America this year. I am sure He has more plans for me, and I am eagerly looking forward to the trips.
I am having my first Pastors' Wives Conference this year. I have a heart for Pastors' wives since I was one myself at one time. I am praying that God will use the conference to minister to these women.
I plan to make a new CD this year, with new songs, I need to get back to songwriting. I have some thoughts burning in my soul that I want to get down on paper.
I am thankful for the souls God brought into His family, and all the encouragement that God used me to bring in 2011. I am only a living sacrifice, and a willing vessel. Blessings! Joyce