NEW YEAR

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 360
January 2, 2018//

NEW YEAR:
The dictionary defines new as:

1 : having recently come into existence
2 : unfamiliar
3 : being other than the former or old
4 : beginning the new edition
5 : made or become fresh
6 : different from one of the same category that has existed previously

We know that year is a measure of time. So, a New Year is a measure of time that has just come into existence, that we are unfamiliar with. It is not the former, and is fresh and allows us to begin a new edition to our life. Different from what has existed.

A fresh page to write our story. A do over, if you will.

As we venture into this new unfamiliar year, we can choose to embrace the new and with the help of our Loving Heavenly Father, we can change our thoughts, our attitudes and our actions.

Looking back, we can see Blessings and struggles in 2017. But we have a new year, what will we do with it.

Is our goal to just survive and arrive at the end of 2018 with the same situations and problems we have today. Or can we change our mindset, through the Holy Spirit, and go forward with new goals that encompass our dreams and desires placed there by our Father God.

Just as this is a new year, each day is a new day and we need to ask for our Father’s help and thank Him for a new day before we venture to do anything else.

Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV)
22 It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23 (MSG)
22 GOD’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up.
23 They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness!

Ephesians 3:20 (KJV)
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Ephesians 3:20 (MSG)
God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.

May we understand that God on the inside works on the outside and in every circumstances and situations we encounter.

Do we dare to dream big and take steps of faith in a God who loves us more than we can comprehend? Do we let the child within us run with imagination and plans that come from the Father? Or will we stay in a rut and survive but not thrive.

Back in May I had some heart problems that almost took me from this present world, so I am fervently looking back at 2017 and asking the Father if I affected anyone for good. Did I make anyone’s life a little better, a little easier or a little encouraged? I pray I did but I also am determined to take the dare and dream big and be an influence for good in a world gone crazy.

Will you take the challenge? Dream big, take steps, even small steps will get you to your goal. Commit each day to the Lord Jesus Christ and just live like He would, with love and compassion.

Let us take dominion in 2018 over the world around us and bring God’s Kingdom to earth!!

Luke 11:2 (KJV)
And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

Luke 11:2 (MSG)
So he said, “When you pray, say, Father, Reveal who you are. Set the world right.

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Father, thank you for a new year, a new day, and the dreams and visions you have placed within each person who reads this. May our lives be the influence those around us need, to understand that your way is a better way. Fill each of us with the understanding of your love and care and may we reach out to others with that same love and care. Bless our lives, our actions and our dreams. I ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen

Have an incredible 2018
Love, MeMaw