Happy New Year Every Day

 Today as we begin to embrace this New Year and recover from the festivities of saying good-bye to the old year, let us reflect on what we would like to achieve in the months ahead.  How can we do as Jesus commanded, and choose to love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, and to love our neighbour as ourselves?  God loved us so much that He sent His son Jesus into the world to be our saviour.  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.  

 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)  

Walking an unknown way with God is more secure than travelling an old familiar path on our own.  It will truly 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 be my guide me in the way I should take.  Amen