A Fresh Start in Christ
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness”
Lamentations 3:22-23
they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness”
Lamentations 3:22-23
Aloha Girls!
Here we are, turning the calendar to another year! I just got used to writing the year
2024 and in the blink of an eye - - it’s 2025. As we step into the New Year, it’s a great
time to reflect on God’s faithfulness and the opportunities that lie ahead. Every day is a
new beginning. We can receive His new mercies every day of this coming new year!
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it
springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:18-19
I love the idea of this verse! Forget the past, don’t re-live it over and over again. It’s
great to reflect on things that have happened in the last year, the challenges you faced
and the victories you’ve won. At times, I can dwell on my mistakes, the pain, or the
things I failed to accomplish. There’s nothing wrong with reflecting on hard times. We’re
not to pitch our tent and dwell in the past. We can learn from the past, but we need to
move forward. Why? The Lord desires for you to look ahead with anticipation. He wants
to do a new work in your life! Isn’t that exciting?! Don’t let your past drag you down and
keep you from moving forward. You can have a fresh start in Christ.
God is always at work in our lives. Even when we can’t see or understand what He’s
doing, He is working all things together for good for those who love Him and are called
by His purpose. That’s a promise I claim over and over again. Each year, day by day, we
are offered a fresh start in Christ. I’m so thankful for a clean slate; I don’t have to be
defined by my past. No matter what your past has been, we can look forward with hope
because of the new mercies God gives us every single morning.
As you face this New Year ahead, let’s remember that God’s promises remain the same
regardless of the season you’re in. His plans are good. He loves you dearly. As you take
the time to draw near to Him each day - - may you realize and understand that He is
making all things new in your life, in His perfect time.
Here we are, turning the calendar to another year! I just got used to writing the year
2024 and in the blink of an eye - - it’s 2025. As we step into the New Year, it’s a great
time to reflect on God’s faithfulness and the opportunities that lie ahead. Every day is a
new beginning. We can receive His new mercies every day of this coming new year!
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it
springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:18-19
I love the idea of this verse! Forget the past, don’t re-live it over and over again. It’s
great to reflect on things that have happened in the last year, the challenges you faced
and the victories you’ve won. At times, I can dwell on my mistakes, the pain, or the
things I failed to accomplish. There’s nothing wrong with reflecting on hard times. We’re
not to pitch our tent and dwell in the past. We can learn from the past, but we need to
move forward. Why? The Lord desires for you to look ahead with anticipation. He wants
to do a new work in your life! Isn’t that exciting?! Don’t let your past drag you down and
keep you from moving forward. You can have a fresh start in Christ.
God is always at work in our lives. Even when we can’t see or understand what He’s
doing, He is working all things together for good for those who love Him and are called
by His purpose. That’s a promise I claim over and over again. Each year, day by day, we
are offered a fresh start in Christ. I’m so thankful for a clean slate; I don’t have to be
defined by my past. No matter what your past has been, we can look forward with hope
because of the new mercies God gives us every single morning.
As you face this New Year ahead, let’s remember that God’s promises remain the same
regardless of the season you’re in. His plans are good. He loves you dearly. As you take
the time to draw near to Him each day - - may you realize and understand that He is
making all things new in your life, in His perfect time.
Happy New Year, Karen
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