“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
“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.” Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV)
By God’s grace and mercy, we have made it to a new year. Last year was a definite struggle for so many. And we really are not sure about this new year. But we can cling to God’s promise that He will not leave or forsake us.
We all from time to time will face challenges. Things may not go the way we had hoped, but through it all, we know and believe that God’s got this. He knows what He’s doing, even if we do not.
This year will hold some struggles and challenges but, there will also be happy and prosperous times. Just like the message Job relayed in Job 2:9, do we only take good from God and not accept the bad when it happens?
No matter what, may we continue to hold fast to the truth that God has us and this world in His hands. That His Son came to be born of men and to suffer and die for the salvation of humanity. We can trust and believe that no matter what the future holds, God will be with us every step of the way.
By continuing to connect with Him through prayer and the studying of His word, we will be guided to live the life we were meant to live. When we allow His Spirit to live in and through us, we will have a positive impact on His people, and His world.
May God’s blessings always be upon you and yours now and forever. May you have a happy and prosperous 2021!
Happy New Year!!
Blessings,
Angélique