I believe that we were made for new beginnings. We read all through scripture that the story of humanity is that of needing and longing to be made new. And, of course, the path to new life through Christ. Perhaps that's why we look to new seasons and new years to help us reset and make positive changes in our lives. It's part of the longing of the human condition.
This week I cleaned out my closet, set up a new morning routine and organized my notes in a new app. Classic New Year's stuff. You likely have a little list of your own. Maybe you have made some resolutions or set some goals for January to help break some habits or establish new ones.
But I know that the best use of the energy that this new year brings is not a more efficient task list. It's inviting the Holy Spirit to give me new vision and to strengthen me as I sharpen my focus on the things that truly matter. I'm asking for creativity and faithfulness in my spiritual disciplines. These are the fresh things I truly need this new year.
As you breathe in a new season and all of the renewed energy that comes with that, I encourage you to lean into Jesus and, "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." (Matthew 6:33 NLT)
In our new series, "This is the Way," we're going to talk about the foundations of what it means to follow Jesus. I pray it will be a great companion for what the Lord is doing in your heart in the first weeks of this new year. And, if you know someone who is curious about faith, invite them to join you on Sunday and to Alpha which starts on January 31st.
Happy New Year!
Pastor Tracy
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 @ 10am
THIS IS THE WAY
You Are First
Tracy Dunham
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