A new year begins and 2008 is history. We don’t know what 2009 holds, but we do know we can be prepared to meet whatever comes our way when we trust Jesus.
Perhaps this past year was good for you or perhaps not. Maybe it was a year that tested and stretched you to make you stronger. Maybe it was a year that made you realize how God is with you and has blessed you.
With the beginning of each day of this New Year, God again gives us opportunities to increase our faith and place our trust in Him. Maybe this is the year you see that friend or loved one for whom you have been praying come to faith in Jesus. There will be many opportunities of serving, ministering, and growing in faith. Don’t miss an opportunity to be used of God. What will make the difference will be you. Your choice of priorities, your outlook of optimism or pessimism, and your exercising of faith will shape this year and the years to come that God gives us. The direction we take must be with Jesus Christ so our days are not aimless. Seek His will. Be part of Christ’s ongoing work. God bless you as you trust and serve Him this year.
In His Love,
Pastor Jim
