I don’t think the year 2020 was what we all hoped for… Going through a global pandemic wasn’t fun at all.

Let’s face it, for the most part 2020 was a bad year. But today a new year starts and I think it brings hope with it!

In 2020, due to the pandemic, we lost things we took for granted. In order to protect ourselves and the ones we loved, we had to adhere to strict rules and guidelines, often including limiting some of our freedoms.

Unfortunately not even the most drastic measures could prevent some people from losing family members, friends or jobs. Turning the page to 2021 will not make all that go away like magic. The hardships will continue. Yes, the world has changed and it will keep changing. Maybe it won’t be easy. But nobody can deny that there is hope!

Are you familiar with the story of the Phoenix bird? Associated with the Sun, a phoenix is a bird that obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. I have a feeling that from the ashes of 2020 a good 2021 will raise.

Whatever you have been through last year I hope your future will be as bright as the Sun! Keep your hope alive!

Enjoy everything! Even the small things. Especially the small things we usually take for granted!

With hope and optimism 2021 is your year!

Isaiah 40:31