“For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call on Me and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear [your voice] and I will listen to you.” -Jeremiah 29:11-12 AMP
Feeling a little antsy or unsure about what the New Year will bring? Understand that just as He did with the prophet Jeremiah, God’s thoughts and plans for your life as His child are good. And your life is in His hands! He only desires the best for your life - no evil - so there’s no need to fear. Trust Him for direction in the affairs of your life both big and small (Proverbs 3:5-6). Ask Him for help with building the discipline needed to accomplish any task; He is happy to give it (Hebrews 12:10-11). Even when we fail so called New Year “resolutions”, God sees the end from the beginning, and it don’t phase Him. When we’re successful accomplishing goals, it’s only by His grace, so keep your eyes on Him and don’t give up! Place your confidence in Him. He will give you the strength and peace that you need. Call to Him; He’s got you, and He’s given you the upper-hand through the Holy Spirit, so stir up the gift! This will be THE BEST year yet with His help!
God help me to get and keep a desire to do your will and to accomplish the purpose that you have in place for my life. Let the things that are important to your heart consistently stay priorities on mine. My gifts, talents and abilities are all from you; so please show me how to use them in the way that best brings glory to you and your Kingdom. I confess and degree that “I can do all things!” because you have given me the strength that I need to accomplish them in Jesus’ name! I commit my life and this New Year afresh to you. Thank you for your love & faithfulness to me and for the favor, protection and direction you’ve given me as your child. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
