New Beginnings for You

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isa. 43:19 ESV)

Happy New Year!

We just ended another year and are now starting a brand new one. Traditionally, the old year is depicted by artists as an old man wearing a banner from last year (he’s old and leaving) and a baby wearing a banner with the date of the new year (he’s new, innocent, and ready to grow into a productive future). Simply put, it’s time to let the past go and start a brand-new future.

No one knows the future accept God

Because God knows the future and what’s going to happen, the better you communicate with Him, the better your future will be! (See Matt. 6:33).

A future and a hope

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jer. 29:11 ESV)

New every morning

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (Lam. 3:22-24 ESV)

Therefore

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” (Isa. 43:18 ESV)

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Cor. 5:17 ESV)

A Prayer for the New Year

Heavenly Father, praise your holy name. Thank you for the past year and for providing for my every need. As I begin this new year, help me to remember that your kingdom is coming soon and that I must be watching for it. Give me what I need for each day. Help me to have a forgiving attitude toward others in the same way that you have forgiven me. Help me to resist temptation and to be delivered from evil. Give me vision for the future in line with your perfect will. For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. In Jesus name, amen.