“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John 1:1
Sisters in Christ,
A new year, and a fresh start! We can all breathe a sigh of relief to know that 2021 is behind us (until tax season rolls around) and that we have a new, blank calendar year to fill and plan through. If 2020 and 2021 are any indicators though, we know by now that we can’t always anticipate what the future may hold. But as the saying goes: ‘we may not know what the future holds, but we know Who holds the future.’
I love that in the beginning of all beginnings, from Genesis 1:1, God takes a dark and empty void and speaks Words of life to create the world and everything in it. The Creator spoke life, light, and truth into existence and turned the darkness into a lush, thriving garden. We can see a blank slate being transformed into a beautiful work of the Lord through His very Word, and I pray we would follow this perfect example as we begin this 2022 year.
When we allow God to speak His Word in our lives, He brings life and light to areas of darkness. Hebrews 4:12 tells us, “The word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Through His Word, He brings growth and beauty to otherwise empty and void places in our hearts. For those of us that feel unsure of the future year ahead, we can trust that His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105) that will bring us nearer to Him.
Let’s get started with this year on a firm foundation, through inviting God’s Word into our lives everyday. I pray that we can walk together through this year seeing how His powerful, living Word will bring newness of life, joys, victories, and endurance to our walk as Christians. While we seek His Word as the light of our every day paths and plans, let's pray for and share His life-giving Word with the sisters we are praying for this month. I can’t wait to celebrate the gardens of victory the Lord and His Word will bring out this year!
In His grace,
Jaime Angel