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Magic Kingdom fireworks light up a purple sky as if to say it's safe to start 2020 now!

Is it safe to start 2020 now?

February 1, 2020

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Ok, since January is FINALLY over, is it safe to start 2020 now? You’ve probably seen ALL of the memes and GIFs making fun of the ENTIRE month of January 2020. I mean, it’s only the first month of the year, and we’ve already had:

  • Major earthquakes in Puerto Rico and near Cuba and Jamaica.
  • The tragic death of NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the amazing people who were with them in the helicopter.
  • The Coronavirus leading the United Nations and the World Health Organization to declare a global emergency.
  • And at some point #WorldWar3 and #WorldWar6 were BOTH trending on Twitter (hilariously, by the way!)

I’ve seen so many memes on Instagram stating that January has felt 5 months long, like it had 47 days (not 31), that Christmas was 3 years ago and that our paychecks are still 6 weeks away. (At least the memes have been making us laugh as we commiserate!)

So my question today, on February 1st is:

Is it safe to start 2020 now?

My answer is yes, even if it’s NOT safe.

This makes me think of a famous quote from my favorite childhood books, The Chronicles of Narnia. The ultimate hero in the story, the lion Aslan, is good, but he’s not safe.

“Safe?” said Mr. Beaver; “don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” ~The Beaver, describing Aslan in “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

I love that description of Aslan!

You may have all sorts of feelings when you see #earthquake, #KobeBryant and #Coronavirus trending.

To be honest, sometimes it gets a little scary. But in this scary world, I need a hero who isn’t safe, but is good. Powerful. Steady. Strong.

If he’s in charge (and in this case, I’m swapping out Aslan for God), then yes, I’m in. As a Christian, I’m putting my faith and confidence in Jesus. If anyone can get us through 2020, it’s Him. So let’s try this again. Happy New Year.

~Coppelia

Magic Kingdom fireworks make the sky look purple. It's almost like we can start 2020 again. Happy New Year!
Happily Ever After fireworks at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. I’m a little Disney obsessed.

Filed Under: Family, life Tagged With: New Year

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  1. ElizaMae Taylor says

    February 2, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    Amen! I’ve been praying for many friends who’ve been enduring trials in January – my own family as well. God is truly the one we can entrust with our faith during times of trouble. We must remember we already have the victory through Jesus’ Christ!

    • Coppelia says

      February 3, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      YES! Your comment got me singing that worship song that says “I’m gonna see a VICTORY! I’m gonna see a VICTORY! For the battle belongs to the LORD!” Yes!!! Thank you for sharing and I hope and pray that your family and friends will endure and see the blessing that’s coming! <3

      • Elizamae Jennifer Ramos-Taylor says

        February 26, 2020 at 6:35 am

        I love that song! Been singing it throughout the month!

        • Coppelia says

          February 26, 2020 at 8:55 am

          YES! It’s so powerful! The victory belongs to the Lord!

  2. Cindy Wilkins says

    February 1, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    Wouldn’t want to go into 2020 or any year without Jesus! His good is needed more now that ever! Great thoughts!

    • Coppelia says

      February 1, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      Thanks! And amen, Cindy! I couldn’t agree more!

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