As the month of December comes to an end, and as the New Year begins at midnight, everyone starts thinking about new beginnings. What I love about January is that it comes right after Christmas. Not only are the days beginning to get longer, but we just finished celebrating the arrival of the King of kings and Lord of lords. When Jesus comes on the scene, doesn’t He just make everything better? The new little Baby gives us the opportunity to start fresh starting today. He is alive and living big on the inside of you and me. Whatever you and I are facing is not insurmountable. Jesus is here. What a great start to a New Year. We have a fresh slate, a blank canvas, a clean sheet of paper to begin working with. What happens when Jesus comes? We get new life, new hope, new joy! He brings rest and peace, and power to overcome. Jesus came to reverse the curse of the devil. He actually came to destroy the devil’s work. He did it right out in the open, on the cross of Calvary, and in the belly of the earth as He took on the powers of darkness and triumphed over them. Jesus came onto the scene and changed destiny. When Jesus comes where we are, we got all those same benefits. His declaration in Luke chapter 4, actually becomes ours. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon us, He has anointed me!” As we prepare for what God has for us next year, recommit yourself to living life full…full of life, full of hope and full of joy. His anointing rests on you. What is in the past is just that, in the past. Why not live your very best life right now. I believe that’s God’s desire for you!
I Give You My Heart by Reuben Morgan
Verse 1
This is my desire
To honor You
Lord with all my heart
I worship You
All I have within me
I give You praise
All that I adore is in You
Chorus
Lord I give You my heart
I give You my soul
I live for You alone
Ev’ry breath that I take
Ev’ry moment I’m awake
Lord have Your way in me
Word of the Day: Luke 4:18-21
Song of the Day: I Give You My Heart by Reuben Morgan
Thank you for reading along with me during Advent. Because spending time in the Word of God is so important, my prayer for you in the New Year is that you make it a habit to read God’s Word every day. I know there are many great Bible reading options, and if you already have one that works well, wonderful. There is nothing better than reading God’s Word to strengthen our faith. We BELIEVE, let’s be strong in faith, and see great things happen during the New Year. I BELIEVE!
Blessings,
Dorette Schaal