All Things New

Happy New Year!!

I'm not sure that there are many who are not among those balancing the joys of 2017 along with the insurmountable challenges as 2018 begins and those circumstance carry over. And while a new day and a new year certainly usher in a sense of excitement and enthusiasm to one's life, circumstances and realizations can quickly induce a sense of concern and worry which quickly puts a damper on one's spirits.

Personal matters, relational struggles and ministry problems...such moments and more can turn a glorious New Year's Day into just another manic Monday.

And yet social media posts have been flooded with the verse from Isaiah 43.

Behold, I am doing a new thing...

While I hadn't planned on inserting that verse in this post, I can attest that the sentiment certainly resonates. The battles and struggles may carry over and that's okay, for God is still in control, still leading the way and still protecting by His strong right hand.

Whatever the challenges, whatever the resolutions, whatever is being carried over or starting afresh, the first and best step that can be taken is a renewed trust in God's will and His ways.

Though we are tested daily regardless of the calendar, He can be trusted daily, regardless of circumstance.

On this New Year's #seniorPastorMonday, pray for those struggling with the ongoing challenges that have entered into 2018. May God give them insight to handle them, strength to endure and provision rise to above. Pray for those facing defeat and desperation, rather than excitement and enthusiasm. May their be a spiritual shift in their perspective and outlook; transformed by the God's Word and their mind renewed by His truth.

May 2018 indeed by a year of new beginnings.
That God would continue the miraculous
In the lives of those dedicated and devoted to His call.
A testament to His glory and faithfulness.
Even when the prospect of both today and tomorrow is dim.
May we see life through eyes of His grace and glory

- PNC