It is the dawning of a fresh start.

The world looks at the turning of the calendar as the opportunity to start over in life. Sort of a rebirth. Make “resolutions” to do some things different in the New Year and life will some how be better. I am glad that (if necessary) I can begin over by simply praying to God, in the name of Jesus, asking for forgiveness and turning from the past ways. I mean I don’t have to wait for the turn of a calendar, setting of the sun, or special feast day. It is something I can refresh everyday and I do. In the words of Ted my pastor, “keep a shortlist” with God. Make everyday a new day in which the mistakes and shortcomings of the previous one are owned up to and dealt with.

Don’t make “resolutions” but choose to make right choices all year. Read the Bible everyday. If you don’t have a reading plan I would like to suggest this simple one found at New Hope Chapel. It will take you through the New Testament twice and the Old Testament once during the year. The link is http://www.enewhope.org/bible/

Pray for others, listen to God in quiet reflection (I need to work on this one) and look for ways to be proactive with your faith.

Have a Blessed year in Christ.