Start your year off right
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Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Your failures aren’t final. Put the past in the past and keep moving toward the purpose God has for you.
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“Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. “Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.
God is all about redeeming the old and making things new. Find out where He’s working this year and join Him there.
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So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.
Time is a limited resource. In fact, it might be even more precious, so invest it in things that really matter.
4. Lamentations 3:22–23
The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.
Every day you wake up is a day you get to experience God’s grace and faithfulness. You’ve got 365 days in a year. Refuse to take even a single one for granted.
5. Micah 6:8
He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?
If you do what’s right every chance you get, treat others with grace, and never forget who’s really in charge, you’ll be just fine.
6. Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
Want to cut down on your list of regrets this year? Let God serve as the filter for everything you say and everything you think.
7. Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
Be forgiving and forgiven. Before deciding to hold a grudge this year, ask yourself one question: Exactly how much forgiveness has God shown me in Christ?
Of course, this isn’t an exhaustive list. The Bible has plenty to say about all kinds of things you’ll face over the next 12 months. That’s why you need to dig deep into God’s word every day. But these verses will be a good starting point, giving you an extra helping of hope in the coming year.