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Happy New Year Every Day

Wednesday January 2, 2019

Today as we recover from the festivities of saying good-bye to the old year, and embrace the New Year, let us reflect on what we would like to achieve in the coming months.  How can we do as Jesus commanded and better love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our strength, and love our neighbour as ourselves?  God loved us so much that He sent His son Jesus into the world to be our saviour.  When we understand this love, we can ask God to teach us how to love as He loves.  Our Loving God will show us what needs changing and how to go about it. 

We love because he first loved us.  (1 John 4:19 NIV)

Love covers a multitude of sins and goes beyond mere words.  Sometimes love is demonstrated in silence, or in an understanding touch as one comes alongside another who has strayed from the recovery path.  Love doesn’t point a finger of accusation but encourages the one who has relapsed to get back on the road and continue the journey.

I cried to the Lord with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill.  Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’  (Psalms 3:4; Isaiah 41:10 NKJV) 

We have a wonderful opportunity today, and in each day of this year, to be effective witnesses to God’s love and our new life with Him in recovery.  To achieve this, we must daily spend time with God in His word seeking His direction for our lives.  Welcoming the input of others assists us as well.  As we humbly and gently share our message, and learn from the experience, strength and hope of others, one day at a time we will build a successful year in a tried and true way.

Walking an unknown way with God is more secure than travelling an old familiar path on our own.  It will bring a "Happy New Year" to each of us.




Prayer:  Heavenly Father, As I go forward in this new year I purposefully put my hand into Your hand and choose to walk with You in the path You have prepared for me. I welcome Your Holy Spirit to daily guide me in the way I should take.  Amen

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