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"Make a new start"

Happy New Year!
and Welcome to my new blog-post -
 "Make a new start" 
  
  2016! A New Year begins… 
image source: treasuresofhope
Cape Reinga Northland New Zealand
Exciting thought for some, though it may not be so for others. Some may say the New Year is not a big deal, it’s just another year. That ‘same-old same-old’ thinking is not an attractive thought. I say that because life has a way of changing us whether we like it or not. And, from my own experiences, some changes are good.

And I am excited, well, quietly excited about 2016.  I know I want some changes to happen... I want to be among those who will send encouraging messages to one another to do something about the changes they want to see happen. Our families, workplaces, communities nation as a whole would benefit with some changes. I get inspired by those kinds of people. Here’s a thought: My grandchildren, great grandchildren may read what I am writing today. I hope it will inspire and encourage them to do something in their generations.
We are accountable for the time we live in. So what can we do that will benefit others who will come after us?

Last but most important, I want to acknowledge God and his great love.
2015 was truly a great year for me. I am ever thankful for God’s faithfulness, his wisdom, His grace and mercy. David in Psalm 36:5 said, “Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.”

Looking back to 2015, I can declare to the glory of God that His promises in the bible are dependable and worthy to hold on to in 2016! I've seen the good things, like the answers to prayers come to pass. At this time, I can only see as far as my eyes can see, but my faith tells me that God is way ahead of me and he’s already there! “O, taste and see that the Lord is good: Blessed is the man that trust in him” ~Psalm 34:8. Will you trust God in 2016.
So are you ready for a new start?
We can pray about it so please join me in this prayer:
“Father, we thank you for bringing us to 2016. We commit the New Year to you. May your goodness in our lives and in this world shine like stars, to point and lead people to you. Thank you for your promise that you are with us, even unto the end of the age. In Jesus Name, Amen.”

 HAPPY, BLESSED NEW YEAR again EVERYONE!     
Thanks for visiting, God bless you and your loved ones.
And please feel free to leave a comment if this post was encouraging you :)   

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  1. SPEAK TO THE DARKNESSDecember 31, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Praying that your year will be blessed with God's grace and mercy.

    We love you, dear sis,
    Linda & Gary Palmer

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