A Charge for the Year Ahead

AS WE USHER IN A brand-new year, let us all take a moment to reflect and contemplate the journey that lies ahead. A journey of faith, a journey of grace, a journey of stepping into the new year, led by God’s divine guidance.  

In Isaiah 43:19 ESV, the Lord tells us, “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.” This promise from the Lord is not just for the new year but every day of our lives. We must have faith that the God who guided us through the past year will lead us into the new year with the same unwavering love and direction.  

The new year brings a fresh start, a blank canvas. It’s an opportunity to step out of our comfort zones, to trust God’s plan more than our own. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV reminds us that God’s plans for us are “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  

Let’s enter this new year on a note of hope and trust. Trust in the Lord’s timing, trust in His plan, and trust in His grace and mercy that is renewed each morning.  

As we stand on the threshold of the new year, let’s strive to cultivate a deeper relationship with God, to seek His presence in every situation, to extend His love to others, and make a deliberate choice to be led by Him in all we do.  

Let’s step into the new year hand in hand with God, with our hearts tuned to His voice, our eyes focused on His will, our hands extended in kindness and love, and our spirits filled with the joy of His presence. Let’s remember that God’s mercies are new every morning and His faithfulness is greater than all our fears and uncertainties. Let’s welcome the new year under God’s loving leadership, filled with hope, courage, faith, and love.  

God has already seen our year ahead; He has walked each day before us and prepared a way. Let’s step confidently into the new year knowing we don’t walk alone.  

To help you get started in 2025, we're offering two valuable resources: a 31-Day Journaling Prompt Guide and a 25-Day Bible Reading Plan. These tools are designed to inspire deep reflection, meaningful conversations with God, and a strong spiritual foundation for the new year. Download the journaling prompts here and the Bible reading plan here to begin your journey with faith and hope. 

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