Happy New Year!
2012 flew by, and here we are in a new year! What joy there is in having a fresh start!
As I contemplated my goals and resolutions for this new year, I realized something important: once a year is not enough for me. One brand-new, clean-slate day per year is just not enough.
- I'm not organized enough to proclaim the ways I'll be more organized this year.
- I'm not goal-oriented enough to make a long list of goals for this year.
- I'm not resolute enough to number the resolutions I need to make for this year.
I contemplate the new year, and I can easily feel overwhelmed and under-qualified. The fact is, I need a brand-new, clean-slate day every day.
And then I am reminded:
This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope:The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;His mercies never come to an end;They are new every morning.Great is Your faithfulness."The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in Him."Lamentations 3:22-24
So many times I have put my hopes in my well-laid plans, in my desire to succeed, in my heartfelt determination to improve myself. And so many times I have had my hopes dashed as I failed to live up to my own expectations.
But oh! God is the One of whom the prophet could say "Great is Your faithfulness." His steadfast love never ceases; His mercies never end.
And His mercies are new every morning. Not just on New Year's Day, but on every day.
Which is just how often I need them. How about you?
**I'm joining Amanda at Serenity Now for Weekend Bloggy Reading.**
**I'm joining Amanda at Serenity Now for Weekend Bloggy Reading.**
Oh dear friend. I love this. (Love the verse you chose, too!!) ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year with hugs!
Well said! I love the idea of a clean slate every day, what could be better! Hope you have a great New Year!
ReplyDeleteJessica, I hope your new year is wonderful, too! Can you believe it's 2013?
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a clean slate every morning, just the idea of this makes knowing that tomorrow I can start clean again. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAmen sister! You are speaking my language.
ReplyDeleteOh- I need them everyday, too...those tender mercies....and help....and enlightening. God bless you in 2013. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThank goodness! :) I need them too, just like you I get overwhelmed and feel failure when I don't succeed at my own goals or improvements inside and out. Happy New Year Richella!
ReplyDeleteYup! I need His great mercies every morning, too! Couldn't go on without them.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I need them every day, every minute. Praise God for His mercies. Happy New Year, Richella!
ReplyDeleteI love that scripture and an apt one for me today as we embark on the journey of the unemployed. Trusting with all I have in his mercies.
ReplyDeleteI do love the idea of a clean slate everyday.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Richella!
What a refreshing way to look at setting goals and making plans for the new year! I love the reminder that our clean slate is just a prayer away! Thank you for your honesty :)
ReplyDeleteIf this was Facebook, I'd give you a great big "like", but since it is not, I will settle with a heartfelt "love it!" You have a such a way of taking my thoughts and putting them down into words. Thank you! Have a blessed New Year!
ReplyDeleteJudy :)
Lovely thought. It is definitely about living each day and trusting God for it.
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