What about the rest of you? Maybe last year did not go as planned. You had plenty of goals, worked toward your vision, yet nothing came the way you thought it would. I want to encourage you that hope is not lost, but is actually being renewed for greater things than you had imagined.
As we begin the new year let us go back and focus on what Jesus has placed in our hearts, knowing that He is working everything out for our good and His glory. Forget last year and all the things that did not work out like you hoped. Do not let fear or anxiety be your guide, but stick strongly to the Word of God for final authority no matter what the situation looks like.
There Are New Beginnings
I believe in new beginnings because that is what God promises, every day, He gives us fresh, new mercy (unmerited favor) daily - it is already waiting for us before our feet ever touch the floor!
"Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not,. They (mercies, unmerited love and favor) are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." (Lamentatations 3:22-23 NKJV)
Let me get real - God has promises yet to be fulfilled in your life. Your part is to keep going and trust in His guidance and timing. Take control over your emotions, which is your flesh! Force your spirit to rule until your flesh comes in to submission to what the Word of God says. You can do this. The Lord has provided all you need to take the next step by faith.
Last year was not a failure, but a learning lesson to see where you stopped believing in Him and trusted emotions and feelings over what God's Word says. Stop trying to figure everything out and go by the Word alone. It will cancel out all those roller coaster feelings.
Pressing on Toward the High Calling
There is no denying that I had plenty of stuggles last year and called on the Lord continually for His strengrh, guidance and wisdom to rise up in me to give peace over each situation. The battle was not easy, but I refused to let the enemy steal what God placed in my heart through His promises despite what I saw or heard in the natural.
I spent hours each day (and still do) listening to biblical teachings, encouranging messages and motivational (biblical) speakers throughout the day and at times all night. Continually feeding my spirit on the scriptures as my *weapon, helped me cast down all imaginations that were against what God said in His Word, obeying God by giving no place to the devil's lies. (Ephesians 4:27-30)
"Casting down (all) imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity (take control over) every thought to the obedience of Christ. And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled." (2 Corinthians 10:5-6 NKJV)
(*Ephesians 6:10-18 Armor of God)
The enemy is not going to give up so neither can we. It will take faith and continual hearing the Word to overcome what the devil is trying to do, but be of good courage, you have already won the battle through Christ - believe it!
Last year God renewed my strength daily, my faith grew stronger gaining fresh insight to who I am through Christ. No matter what I see, because God is faithful to His Word, I hold fast to my confession (Hebrews 10:23) that by His stripes we (hubby, our pets, others and myself) are healed (1 Peter 2:24). I have all things through Christ who gives me strength for every situation and He meets every need. (Phil. 4:13,19)
Start This Year Renewed
With fresh manna in my spirit, I am preparing for the best year ever and the journey to be filled with faith and favor over every area of my life. In doing so I have researched specific scriptures to focus on as I press forward toward the high calling of God in my life. (Free list link below.) I encourage you to do the same with biblical verses that line up according to the vision God has placed in your heart.
Regardless of how things have gone in the past, God has given us new hope and another chance to put His Word to work in our lives. New mercies and favor are available every single day - take it to heart and run with it! Expect to see God's hand of Daily Favor!
Do not give up on what God placed in your heart! Let the Word of God rule over and sustain (Isaiah 46:4b) your life this year no matter the circumstances remaining faithful to Him, then get ready for God to show up and pour out His favor over your life and plans.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9
Until next time, favored New Year's blessings!
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