Happy New Year! Wow! 2018 has arrived and I am so excited to see what God has in store for this new year.
We all have resolutions and goals for 2018. I shared some of mine in a previous post, but I think many of us can relate to wanting this year to be filled with joy, peace, and kindness. The best part of that goal, is that we can all do something to make those things actually happen. We can all spread joy, peace, and kindness to other people around us. In return, those things will come back to us. God wants us to be people who live by joy and hope. This is the perfect time to celebrate a new year, new dreams, new jobs, new relationships, new passions. We have so much to be grateful for. When we live our lives out of a place of thankfulness and wonder, we become much more capable to become more like the people God wants us to. So here is a little prayer followed by a blessing for each and every one of you.
Father,
Thank You for the gift of a new year. This is a time to reflect on how amazing You have been to me, even when I didn't deserve any of it. This is a year to savor and cherish the people You have placed in my life and to constantly be thankful for them. This is a year to dive into something new and exciting that You have planned in advance for me. Lord, give me the courage, obedience, and faith to follow You wherever You lead me and to enjoy the journey with You by my side. Father, I ask that this year will be productive for me. May I work hard at developing the special gifts You have entrusted to me. May I learn how to use those gifts to better serve You and others around me. Help me to bring light and joy to all those I interact with. Keep me from becoming irritable at people or situations, and to instead think of ways to worship You. May I be someone who encourages other people and inspires them to follow You. Thank You, Father for this new year and a chance to start fresh. I ask that You would bless this year and I am excited to see what plans You have in store for me.
Amen.
May our Savior fill your hearts with abundant joy and peace as You continue to walk with Him. May you be surrounded by people who encourage you and fill your life with kindness and grace. May you grow closer to Jesus and find new ways to worship Him and lift His name on high even if you feel like you are walking through the darkest and lowest valley. May you be surrounded by armies of angels and be protected from the enemy's snares. May this year be overflowing with blessings, adventures, and laughter, and with people who will always pray with you and for you. You are deeply loved and cherished. You are talented, strong, brave, and capable. I pray that 2018 will be the best year yet for you.
Peace and Joy,
Chloe
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