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Listen And Obey Without Hesitation

Child, if you will listen and obey without hesitation, then “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will guide you with My eye.” Psalms 32:8.

Lord, that’s what I want. Guide me, lead me.

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Then, My child, you must be willing to listen and obey without hesitation the first time, not later. So follow My instructions immediately when you hear My voice speaking to your heart.

But Lord, how will I know it’s You and not myself speaking to myself?

Child, you will know. My children hear My voice, “Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left” Isaiah 30:21

Lord, I want to hear Your voice.

Then My child, you must be willing to listen. Be still before Me and listen. Be still before Me and listen. Fine tune your ears. Shut out all distractions and be willing to listen and obey. Also, be willing to follow as I lead you.

Be still and know I am God. . . Psalms 46:10

Lord, what do you say now?

Listen and obey — God loves you. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

Child, I love you; I adore you, and I will never give up on you no matter how many times you turn away. I will always be calling your name and I will always be calling on your heart. So come before Me now, My child, and let Me speak to your heart, soul, and mind.

Then I will fill you with Myself, My Presence, so that you may go forth sharing My love with those I place in your path. Even those that irritate you, share My love with them. Even those that intimidate you, share My love with them. And even those who hurt and disappoint you, share My love with them.

Because that’s what I do. Many have hurt and disappointed Me. But yet, I continue reaching out for them, each one, to share My love with them. Even though many reject Me, I still continue reaching out to them in love.

Because I am patient, I will wait as long as it takes to reach each one. Also, I am constantly providing opportunities and additional chances for each one to come to Me in surrender so that I may bless them. I plan to each one individually with My love, My precious tender love.

Since I’ve already made the sacrifice. I’m only waiting for them, each one, to suddenly awaken from their slumber and spiritual blindness to come to the realization of My deep love for them, for each one exactly where they are and what they are doing. I am still calling on their hearts, souls, and minds.

Come home, My child. Come home, for I am waiting to bless you with blessed assurance of My love for you. So, come home My Child. Run into My waiting arms to receive you with My forgiveness of all your past, all your present, and even all your mistakes in your future.

In fact, I will heal you of your brokenness, both inside and out. So come forth, My child. Come into My Presence for I am calling your name. I have not forgotten you and I never will.

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But it is up to you to choose, for I will never ever force Myself upon you. No, instead I am forever waiting for you, to receive you into My arms, to love you and to cover you with My blessings of love eternally.

Come to Me, My child. I am calling your name. In fact, I have your name written on My hand. I will never forget you or forsake you. I will never cheat on you for I am the one who loves you more than you can imagine or know.

So come to Me, My child, for I am here for you. I offer unto you a life filled with joy and peace, love and joy. Come unto Me, My child. Come unto Me.

Never Give Up! (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

Guilt and Self-Criticism

Child, you take on guilt and self-criticism of many things. Then you beat yourself up over every mistake. So next time you make an error, come to Me with what you think you broke. Bring it to Me. Turn it over to Me. Because I understand you’re human, and I understand your weaknesses.

But know this, I will make you strong. Child, quit beating yourself up. You have many self-inflicted wounds in your spirit, due to your own self-inflicted beatings. Stop it. See and behold, you, My daughter, My child, one I created a creature of beauty.

When you look in the mirror, you see wrinkles and age spots. Even your nose and lips, you criticize. My child, do you know I created that nose and those lips. So, every time you criticize them, you are criticizing My creation, what I made.

So, stop it. See yourself as I see you, My beautiful daughter, My beautiful creation, the daughter I created. You, My child, you.

Yes, there are flaws of selfishness and greed. But as you yield to My love for you, I will erase and remove these flaws one at a time. Also, you will notice guilt and self-criticism are gone as well.

Child, I will make all things beautiful. That was My intent all along and I will have My way for in the end all things will be beautiful. For I will have My victory.

Thank you, Lord, for talking with me.

Child, it is My pleasure to talk with all My children. If only they would listen, stop running around aimlessly or so preoccupied with their own agenda and media. Then they could hear My voice calling on their hearts, souls, and minds.

Because I am calling on each one. I am calling their names. If only they would listen, then they could hear My love words for them. I do indeed love each one and I will set them free from all that holds them in bondage. That is My intent, to set My people free.

You think it is only politics or debt that holds My people in bondage. No, My child, it is much more. Just as you have strongholds of guilt, shame, unforgiveness (especially of yourself), a judgmental attitude (especially of yourself), and assorted addictions, others do also.

And I intend to set all of you free, free indeed. It is My will that all be full of My glory, My Presence, and My Holy Spirit. I died suffering the worst earthly death to set My people free so they could walk, live and breathe in My love for them.

God loves you more than you can know. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

They think I am a God of rules and punishment. But no, I am a God of eternal love, freedom, and forgiveness. So, if they would come to Me, then I would set them free and cleanse them from all that holds them in bondage.

I would set them free to a new life and re-create them into a new creature, a new man, a new woman, walking, living, and breathing in My love for them and My victory. Now, come to Me, for I will set you free.

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For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17

“If you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:31-32

Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. John 8:36

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17

Obedience Brings Freedom

My child, I say unto you, “Obedience brings freedom.” You want a diet, a program, or a plan. But My child, it is obedience that brings freedom.

When you are on a diet, program, or exercise plan, you obey the structure of that plan. You hope it will bring you desired results. But why not obey My plan for you? Then you will be on My program and My plan for you.

My plan for you is the highest and the best. So why not follow My instructions in obedience and yield your desires to My will for you? In fact, Child, obedience is a key to freedom.

When you follow a structured diet plan, you are obeying its rules. So why not follow My plan for you? My plan will bring you victory and success.

But Lord, I can’t seem to stick to any plan for that matter.

Believe. God has already designed your victory. (Phot by Deborah Crocker)

Oh, why do you doubt, My child of little faith? Know ye not yet, I AM the God of all, over all things? I have all power and all ability to set you free. So come to Me for your deliverance. My truth shall set you free.

But Lord, what is truth?

The truth is I AM the God that healeth thee. I AM the God who gave His life in exchange for yours. I AM the God who loves you more than any other. And I AM the God who reaches out to you in love. In fact, I AM for you, and I want your success and victory.

Child, I have come to save the world, whosoever will believe. You believe I rose from the dead. Now believe I can bring forth your victory. You don’t have to stay in this place of defeat. Because I have already planned for your victory. Now you just need to believe it.

But Lord, when it comes to food, I go braindead. In fact, I become a zombie and mindlessly overeat.

My Child, this is a trap of bondage to compulsive overeating. Because I created food for you as nourishment for your body, not as a stronghold of defeat. Child, I have come to set you free. So walk in My freedom today for I have already planned and delivered your victory.

It is not My will for you to walk in defeat and shame. But it is My will for you to walk in victory. Now, My child, go forth today in your victory.

Look for your victory — Look For Your Victory (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

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For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment. Luke 1:37 AMPC

Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work withing us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 NLT

Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 NKJV

Freedom Through Surrender

Child, you can gain freedom through surrender.

Lord, I don’t understand.

Success and victory — My Lord will give you victory. (Picture by Deborah Crocker)

Child, I offer unto you freedom from all that entraps you, for I AM the way to freedom. It is through surrender of your will to My will that your freedom is released unto you.

The more you surrender, the more you are set free. This does not sound logical to you, freedom found in surrender. But it is so, for I AM the God of the universe, and all things will be as I declare it to be so.

Now go forth in Your freedom, the one I designed for your life. Go forth in your victory. Never give up, except to surrender your will to Mine. Then you will be filled with My power and strength to go forth as I lead you to victory.

I have a victory designed for each life. If only they would stop running in their circles long enough to seek My will and then surrender, then they would find their victory. Because I am a God of victory, I have already planned the best for each life.

In fact, I win every time, no matter what you see. Know this, as you look around to behold what you see, I AM the WINNER overall. And I always have the victory for I am the God of victory. So, rejoice, my child for your victory is at hand.

Child, your victory is here now! Already done. So, rejoice!

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I have not yet reached my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ has taken hold of me. So, I keep on running and struggling to take hold of the prize. My friends, I don’t feel I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead. Philippians 3:12-13 CEV

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 NKJV

For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2Corinthians 3:17 NLT

Never Forget Your Dreams, Never Give Up

No matter what’s going on in your life, I want to encourage you “Never forget your dreams. Never give up”.

For me, a lifetime struggle has been my weight. Most of my life I have weighed over 200+ pounds. But back in 2013, God worked a miracle in my life. I weighted 241 pounds, and He helped me lose around 90 pounds.

Me, in 2013, weighing 241 pounds (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

After a sponsor in Celebrate Recovery told me she couldn’t help me, I cried for three days. She was a recovering drug addict. But she said she didn’t know how to help someone with a food addiction. Because I was beyond the help of an x-drug addict. But God. But God.

In 2014, age 61, after losing 90 pounds. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

Then I cried out to God and He helped me lose over 90 pounds. No pills, no shots, or no surgery. Just God. Now it’s over 11 years later. Yes, I’ve gained some back, but I’m never giving up. God’s not giving up on me and He is not giving up on you either.

Lost 20 pounds — Now 11 years later, age 72. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

So, I want to lose another 20 pounds. I want to write books. And I want to help others to win victory over their own weight loss struggles.

So, what about you? What do you want? Also, what are your dreams? What do you want out of life?

During parts of May and June 2025, we went on vacation out west to Yellowstone and other sites. One of the sites we visited was the Crazy Horse Memorial. It’s awesome and huge. They’re still working on it, after 77 years. God is still working on you too. Check out the following link: https://crazyhorsememorial.org/

One thing that impressed me about this memorial was their statement, “Never forget your dreams.” So, what are your dreams? What do you want out of life? Think about this, what do you want to achieve? What do you want to be your legacy? Again, I say to you, “Never forget your dreams. Never give up.”

I bought this little medallion to remind me. “Never forget your dreams.”

Never give up — Never forget your dreams. -never give up. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

God placed those dreams inside of you. And you can be confident of this, He’s going to continue working on you until those dreams are finished. He has planned for your victory. Try talking to Him about your dreams. It just might surprise you how He answers your heart.

No matter how many times you messed up. No matter how many times you fell down, God will pick you up, clean you up, and give you a new start. Yes, after talking to Him and telling Him all about your failures, He will cleanse you and give you a new beginning, clean and fresh.

Then as you continue to seek His guidance and follow His leading, He will lead you to the fulfillment of those dreams He placed within you so long ago. Talk to Him today. How about now?

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God is the One who began this good work in you, and I am certain that He won’t stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns. Philippians 1:6 CEV

The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked. Proverbs 24:16 NLT

He gives power to the weak and to those who have no might, He increases strength. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. they will soar high on wings like eagles. they will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:29-31 NKJV

Believe it – Accept It

Believe it, My Child, I’m working to increase your faith. And I never give up on My children. So don’t give up on yourself. Your victory is coming. In fact, your victory is here today. Believe it.

Lord, increase my faith. Because I’m afraid, I’ll just repeat the same old patterns.

Child don’t be afraid. Just know I am with you Because I will help you and strengthen you. I’ll work out all things, even your mess ups. In fact, I’m going to use them for your good.

How Lord? I feel like a failure.

Child, you are not a failure, just a struggler learner. But know this, I am here to help you and I will lead you along the way until you find your victory. For I am your victory.

Lord, I’m talking to you now. I’ve found you, but not victory. Because I’m still walking in defeat.

Child, look up for I am your victory. If you found Me, you’ve found victory.

But Lord, why am I still walking in defeat? Why am I so easily defeated? It seems every day I walk in defeat.

Child, that’s because Satan has placed a veil over your eyes to keep you from seeing your victory. He also whispers in your ear, “Failure, failure, you’re a failure.” And you listen to those words.

But know this, My child, Satan is a lair. I am truth. And if I say you are victorious, then it is so.

But Lord, it doesn’t look like victory to me.

Child, what are you looking at? Because you’re not looking at Me. That’s for sure. So how many times do I have to tell you, I am not a performance-based God. Instead, I am a forgiving God of love and acceptance.

After all, I died for you and all others too. You are covered by My blood. I am victory. Therefore, you have victory. Believe it. Accept it.

Now don’t look at what you see. Instead look at Me. Then you’ll see victory.

But Lord, why am I so defeated by my foolish ways?

Child, I have come to set you free. Accept it. Believe it.

Know this, I have all the faith, strength, peace, and love for you in my hand. Therefore, accept it. Believe it. I love you and therein is your victory, not your performance and not your own striving to follow all the rules, not the rules you created for yourself, or the rules placed on you by others.

After all, I have come to set you free. So, rejoice and accept your freedom and your victory.

Lord, I don’t know what to do.

Child, come to Me. Allow Me to shower you with My acceptance and love just as you are, warts and all. Accept it, believe it. Because I am reaching for you. Reach for Me.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Now don’t look at what you see. Instead look at Me. Then you’ll see victory.

But Lord, why am I so defeated by life? Why am I so defeated by my stupid selfish ways?

Child, I have come to set you free. Accept it. Believe it! In fact, I have faith and strength, peace and love for you in My hand. Accept it. Believe it.

Because I love you. There is your victory, my love, not your performance, and not your striving to follow all the rules. After all, these rules you created for yourself, or that placed on you will not give you victory.

I have come to set you free. So, rejoice and accept your freedom and your victory.

year of hope — Hope brings faith. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

Child, come to Me. Allow Me to shower you with My acceptance and love just as you are, warts and all. Believe it. Accept it. Because I am reaching for you. So reach for Me.

Child, you are not defeated, you are victorious. Accept My Words, Believe it! Speak to yourself, “I am victorious.” I created all with My words. My Spirit is within you. Therefore, use your words and My Word to speak forth your victory.

Everyday speak My words into your words. Therein is victory, My Words in your mouth.

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Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Psalms 34:8

How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalms 119: 103

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:10

The thief does not come except to steal. and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10

I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word. John 17:20

A Special Guest Who Brought Six Extra Friends

A special guest came to our family Christmas party and He brought six of His friends with Him too. How did I feel about this extra guest? I was so excited. And I was excited about His six friends too. Was I worried I would have enough food for them all? No, not at all.

Let me explain. Our family Christmas gathering was after Christmas. Due to everyone’s different schedule, it seemed best. Also, it gave me additional time to recover after foot surgery to wait until after Christmas.

You know how so many say their family gatherings are so miserable and conflicting due to different opinions. In the middle of the night before our family gathering, I woke up worried about it..

We, like everyone else, have family members with different opinions. We also have a somewhat conflicted past of many hurts we’ve caused one another. So I woke up worried about it.

God told me to come talk to Him about it. So I got up and went to my prayer spot. There it came to me to read Psalms 24.

Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Psalms 24:7

Then He spoke to my heart, “Child, the family gathering today will be all good, for I am coming to your house. And I’ll work out all things for My glory. Therefore it’s for your good too. I’ll heal hearts today. And I’ll restore relationships too. Because I am bringing Healing and Restoration with Me when I come. I’m also bringing Peace, Joy, Love, and Forgiveness too.”

My special guest came too — You don’t see my special guest,but He was here the whole time. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

Jesus, my special guest, is coming to my family gathering and bringing six guests too! I’m so excited! Can’t wait!

So, at our gathering, everyone had a great time. We laughed together and played games. We exchanged presents with one another. Many hugs and laughter. I’m so glad Jesus, came and brought His six friends with Him too.

My special guest came, but you don't see Him. — My special guest came, but You don’t see Him. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

You couldn’t see them, but they showed up in everyone’s face. You could hear them in our laughter too. I’m so glad my special guests showed up. And all my family had a good time too.

I suggest you invite Jesus to your next family gathering. Maybe He’ll bring His other friends too.

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But to You I have cried out, O Lord, and in the morning my prayer comes before You. Psalms 88:13

These things I command you, that you love one another. John 15:17

For where two or three are gathered in My name, I am there in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20

Halfway to Victory – 40 Days of Victory

Lord, I praise You for bringing me halfway to victory. Your Word has blessed me so. Because You’ve promised me all the strength I needed to resist temptation, I am stronger. You even helped me resist temptation when my favorite ice cream came to this house.

I can save it to enjoy in celebration after this 40 days of victory.

Thank you for my victory, the victory You had planned for me all along. Thank you for the victory You brought forth because of Your cross. In fact, it was Your victory over the cross that brought victory over death for all.

You are the True God of victory.

Halfway to Victory (Photo by C.W.Coleman)

40 Days of Victory- 9 through 20

Day 9: Thank you Lord for helping me eat according to You plan for me. We are having a family Christmas celebration and You helped me make good choices.

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

Day 10: Thank you Lord for helping me desire what is good for me. You are renewing my mind so I no longer desire the junk food.

Ephesians 4:22-23 That you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind.

Day 11: Thank you Lord for helping me eat what is sufficient for me and no more.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Day 12: Thank you Lord for helping me have self control. You are helping me reach my goal.

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Day 13: Thank you Lord that I can eat traditional celebration foods for New Years Day, on The God Plan.

Philippians 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

Day 14: Thank you Lord for helping me choose healthy foods

Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh, set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

Day 15: Thank you Lord for these wonderful sweet satsumas, but especially the sweetness of Your Presence.

Philippians 1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God.

Day 16: Lord, I did overeat that big satsuma. Help me to only eat what is sufficient, for instance, half of that big satsuma.

Romans 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

Day 17: Thank you Lord for me being able to order healthy take out food, no mess, no fuss.

Philippians 2: 13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

Day 18: Thank you Lord for friends who bring supper while I am recuperating from surgery.

Proverbs 18:24 A man who has friends must himself be friendly. But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Day 19: Thank you Lord for leftovers.

Matthew 14:20 so they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained.

Day 20: Thank you Lord for the freedom I have and helping me succeed halfway to victory- 40 days to victory.

2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

2025, Year of Hope

Happy New Year Lord. It’s a year of hope for many. But Lord, what do You say about 2025?

Different ones say the greatest revival ever will begin in 2025. Some say a wealth transfer is coming. Some even say You can change everything in one day.

Many are hopeful that a new leader will improvement to our economy. Some are expecting our nation to become great again. Some are expecting our culture to return to family values, with Biblical moral standards.

So Lord, what do You say?

Child, I say 2025 is a year of hope and a year of turnaround. Many are looking to a man-leader. But I am the leader they need.

I AM the source of all and I am returning to take My place in the leadership of this world.. I am returning to My people, to all those who are crying out to Me. Therefore I am coming and I’m bringing with Me, healing, restoration, joy, peace, love, and forgiveness. In addition, I will be the supplier for all that is needed.

Well Lord, where have You been? Why haven’t You done all this before now? The people had lost hope until this new leader emerged.

Child, when I am told to get out, I leave. I do not impose Myself on those who don’t want Me. I allow them to rule themselves in their own defiance.

But 2025 is a year of hope for many have cried out for Me to return. And I AM indeed coming forth. In fact, I am here now.

Not only am I placing hope in your heart today as you look toward the future. But I am placing hope in hearts of many. They also are looking forward to My Presence covering this small earth.

Many have cried out for My Presence to return to the exact places where I was told to leave. They are calling for Me to return. Henceforth, this is a year of hope, for they are expecting Me.

In fact, I AM here now. My Presence will be known by many who have not known Me before. People will rejoice again. Chains of bondage are being broken and destroyed, everywhere, all throughout this earth.

For My people have called forth for Me to be their King, no matter the person in leadership. And I am indeed their King and I will rule this land. I win, afterall.

2025 is truly a year of hope and change, change for the better. This is because I have been invited to return by many of My people crying out for My return to this land. Therefore, I AM here now. I have come.

Day by day, you will behold the changes I bring forth for the benefit of many. I am destroying the chains of bondage. People will become free again.

When I am allowed to rule, placed in the highest leadership position, the people rejoice. Because I bring forth freedom and truth. Remember, the truth will set you free.

After all, I open eyes to the truth. At first, it will be hard to see. But just as someone who has been in the dark for a long time has to adjust their eyes to the light. It will be the same to those who have been in darkness at this time. Once the blinders are removed, many will rejoice in the light of My love for them.

However, it may seem rough in the beginning because this is truly a battle between good and evil. But I will break through and rule this land. Because I am the winner and I always win.

Evil has ruled this earth long enough. I AM taking over now for My people have cried out for deliverance. And I have heard their cries.

You will behold My truth coming forth. You will behold My glory covering this land. In fact, you will see My victory. Look for your victory today.

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Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old . Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? . . . Isaiah 43:18,19

If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then i will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saHappy New Year Lord. It’s a year of hope for many. But Lord, what do You say about 2025?