Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter posted: " It's time to flip the calendar over to a new year. For me, I'm glad to bid farewell to 2023. While there were blessings this year, it also came with its fair share of challenges. As we turn the calendar over to the new year, it's a good time to reflec" Master's Canvas - Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter
It's time to flip the calendar over to a new year. For me, I'm glad to bid farewell to 2023. While there were blessings this year, it also came with its fair share of challenges.
As we turn the calendar over to the new year, it's a good time to reflect on the year that was--but then let it go. It's useful to remember. Looking back, it's helpful to reflect on how God blessed you as you reached mountain peaks. Carry those memories with you as you move into 2024. It's also a good idea to reflect on how God comforted you when you traversed the shadow of the valley of death.
In both cases, it's helpful for us to remember the moments when we were aware of God's presence. We should leverage those remembrances to give us hope in 2024--God is and will be with us throughout the year. But other than hanging on to the hope we glean from remembering, we need to let go of all of our other baggage as we move into the new year.
Here are some encouraging verses to keep in mind as we head into 2024:
I got some discouraging news last night, but then God reminded me of this verse 3 different times this morning! I first saw it in my morning devotional, and then it came up twice in the church service I attended this morning. God wanted to make sure I was listening! I'm thankful for that, to be sure.
I love this picture, but it doesn't tell the whole story of the reason we can be strong and courageous--because of God's presence with us wherever we go. Here's the whole verse:
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
So, let us all remember to walk with God in the best of times and worst of times throughout 2024. We can trust Him, that He is working for our good. He blesses us and comforts us. Thanks be to God!
Happy New Year, friends! I wish you all a 2024 full of the richness of God's blessings.
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