1/6/12 It's a New Year, Lord! Last Friday, I wasn't even supposed to be at RCM. Just filling in for our Operations Manager, Paul, who needed to be out. But, You wanted me here that day. For something new, or rather someone who wanted to become new.

Jeffrey, Lord. I've known him for quite some time, talked to him several times about You, but not much movement towards You. Not until Friday.

Jeffrey came in, saw our Social Services Director, Marci, who helped him get into detox. But not before she called me in to speak with him about You. He was ready, Lord. Ready to give his life to You, for the new Jeffrey. And soon to be improved!

Jeffrey gave his life to You, exchanged the old man for the new man! It's a good trade.

Old Jeffrey went down into the water heart, mind, soul ... body.

By the way, Lord, Jeffrey has only one leg and walks on crutches. You made Jeffrey new and whole in his surrender to You. Redeemed, bought back, brand new! Lord, he looks forward to getting that new body. The one that doesn't require crutches.

Happy New Year, Lord ... it's going to be a good year!

... if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old is gone, the new has come! 2Corinthinians 5:17, NIV