WELCOME 2023

WELCOME 2023
Sunday, January 1, 2023 by Leona Choy

Leona Choy

Here I am, Lord

at the beginning of another year

on Planet Earth. How can it be

that You’ve favored me

so generously

with ninety-seven years?

Blessed me to experience life

with my children into their adult years

even as grandparents themselves

and to enjoy my children’s children

and their children

while I myself

am still Your child.

Why am I still Here on earth

and not rejoicing in Your presence There?

Do You still have work for me to do?

More of Your life to be lived through me?

More fruit to bear for Your pleasure?

More treasure to send ahead?

So I offer the rest of my days

to Your praise

as a living sacrifice to do Your will until

Your plan is fulfilled in me

however long it takes

heart and soul under Your control.

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Annette From Charles Town At 1/14/2023 4:10:05 PM

Hi Leona Happy New Year ! I love reading your blogs , and I hope you are well.

Reply by: Leona Choy

Good to hear from you, Annette. I pray that your life may be full and joyful despite the losses in your life these past couple of years. God's grace is sufficient for you.

Carole From Enumclaw, wa At 1/7/2023 10:57:51 PM

Hi Leona, your heart problems friend here. Im sorry to read in your comments that you are dealing with some complications. You are a blessing to me and many others and i pray you can continue writing until God takes you to your heavenly home. Thank you for your faithfulness. You inspire me.

Reply by: Leona Choy

God's grace is sufficient for my weakness.

Noreen From Round Hill At 1/5/2023 8:12:59 PM

I love especially the last stanza. Just beautiful. Thank you, Leona, dear friend. You are such a blessing to so many of us. You are in my prayers.

Reply by: Leona Choy

I'm so grateful for your prayers which lift me up.

Ellen Goebel From NY At 1/4/2023 11:00:53 AM

Leona, I am so glad I met you. I love the word art but the message and spirit of your writing enriches my life. One day at a time I am seeing a glimmer of light, new life, and new energy too. Thank you for sharing your wisdom And spiritual journey. Have a “Grateful Day!”

Reply by: Leona Choy

I'm thankful for your new friendship this year,dear Ellen.

Suellen From North Carolina At 1/3/2023 3:41:38 PM

Dearest Leona, Years ago, as a volunteer blessed to know a family in the hospice of our county, a brave and greatly challenged soul, the mother of her family, had on the dresser of her bedroom and facing her bed a sign which could not be overlooked. It read, "THE DEVIL IS A LIAR."

Reply by: Leona Choy

Amen, Let's not pay attention to either his whispers or shouts.

Yvonne Chau From San Diego At 1/3/2023 1:47:30 PM

Happy New Year Aunt Leona. Your beautiful words continue to encourage and inspire me. You are a blessing beyond words. Sending you much love.

Reply by: Leona Choy

May the Lord be your never-failing inspiration. He will never fail you or forsake you.

Dan & Pat Christ - 2 From At 1/3/2023 9:55:34 AM

Thank you, thank you dear Leona, Bubi for YOUR faithfulness in pushing forward and resisting the enemy as you do. You have blessed US in so many ways. Today we Celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. We thank God for putting "family" in our lives to lead us in a godly direction. Praying strength!

Reply by: Leona Choy

Your faithful marriage and family have blessed us all, dear friends.

KEVIN @ Debi From Sykesville At 1/3/2023 6:48:07 AM

What a blessing you are! What a wonderful heart you have! What a great desire you have to serve the Lord! What a unique ability you have to care! What an incredible writer you became! What an amazing crown you will have because you love the Lord! Thanks!

Reply by: Leona Choy

Thank you, but all accolades belong to our king of Kings.

Joanne Seale From Winchester VA At 1/3/2023 6:08:19 AM

Praying for you, Leona. You will triumph!

Reply by: Leona Choy

Jesus will triumph. The battle is already won.

Lindsay Van Sicklen From Arkadelphia AR At 1/3/2023 12:04:09 AM

Dear Leona, your words are such a blessing both to me and others. Praying for you as you resist the enemy’s attacks.

Reply by: Leona Choy

All we have to do is resist the enemy and he will turn tail. God is greater than anything he can conjure up.

James Huang From Hong Kong At 1/2/2023 11:37:00 PM

Happy New Year to our respected and beloved Auntie Leona! God bless your whole family! Yout loving Children, James and Lily.

Reply by: Leona Choy

Your friendship has endured through several generations. We were privileged to know your godly grandparents in China.

Patti Shene From SE Colorado At 1/2/2023 10:33:10 PM

Leona, God has used you in so many amazing ways. What a blessing that He continues to use you to touch the lives of others. May He continue to shower you with blessings throughout 2023!

Reply by: Leona Choy

Whatever God's blessing through rain or shine, may more people find their way through the storm by the light that I shine.

Chuck Romportl From Hopkins, MN At 1/2/2023 1:45:39 PM

May the Lord bless us all with peace, joy, and happiness this new year!

Reply by: Leona Choy

And if the way grows dark, it is a blessing too because God will never leave us or forsake us--and that is happiness.

Madalyn From At 1/2/2023 1:12:32 PM

Every day that the Lord grants you is a day I am blessed by your love and wisdom! Thanking Him for your 97 years and asking Him for a few more. I’m selfish????

Reply by: Leona Choy

Let us shine while we can so we can dispel as much darkness as has begun to surround us.

Rhea Tantlinger From Sharps Chapel TN At 1/2/2023 12:51:03 PM

Oh Leona how I LOVE your posts. Soooo encouraging always ??. Happy New Year Dear Friend. I too hope to be able to come to see you this year. Onward and Upward Rhea

Reply by: Leona Choy

Let's not wait too long..."the day is far spent" and so are we. Let us do what we can as quickly as we can.

Tracey C Jones From PA At 1/2/2023 9:22:57 AM

Thank you for this sister. While we genuinely long for Heaven, your timely words remind us to rejoice now because we are here by His will!

Reply by: Leona Choy

We understand your struggle to stay or go, Apostle Paul. It's best to let the Lord decide.

Dot From Dan At 1/2/2023 8:47:11 AM

I thought of calling you yesterday but didn't. Now is the acceptable time!

Reply by: Leona Choy

We need more phone conversation time-- you and I--the time grows shorter. Much love.

Kara Humes From At 1/2/2023 8:10:16 AM

I love you, Bubi. Happy New Year! I am so blessed to have you as my Bubi. Lots of love.

Reply by: Leona Choy

You bless and encourage me too, sweet Kara.

Donna Duffy From Winchester, Va At 1/2/2023 8:09:57 AM

Happy New Year, my dear friend! I’ve been waiting for your blog and love your perspective on living life fully committed, and submitted to our supreme lover of our soul. Really want to see you SOON! Love and prayers, Madam Butterfly