A New Year, A New Word!

Send us Fan MailHello friends.  It’s a new year and personally, there is something special about starting the new year with God centered prayer.  Sitting with God, delighting in Him, seeking His heart and listening for His voice, as I look at the year ahead.One scripture that I keep in my heart is Isaiah 43:19 “For I am about to do something new.  See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness.  I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” I see this verse as God promises to do something new.  To put aside the past, forget failures, and focus on the new way forward.  Its a verse rich in promise of a transformative act of redemption and restoration. And it’s a wonderful verse to meditate on as a new year begins.For myself, I like to have a dedicated word that intentionally stirs my heart for God’s purpose and plans.  Last year, my word was "Gather" as scripture states in Hebrews 10:25 to not let us neglect meeting together.  So, I intentionally gathered together with others to pray, worship, and encourage each other in spreading the gospel to all people. For this year in 2025, my word is "Harvest". In Luke 10:2, Jesus states the harvest is great, but the workers are few.  So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” Doesn’t that touch your heart!  Harvest is the gathering of things planted, a natural time of reaping in joy what has been produced during the past seasons.  And our Jesus, is the Lord of the Harvest.  I really want to encourage you to choose a spiritual word for 2025 that is focused on intimacy with God.  Spend time in prayer and reflection, considering words that resonate with your desire to deepen your connection with God; and then align your chosen word with relevant scripture to guide your focus throughout the year.  Be intentional about integrating this word into your daily life through prayer, meditation and journaling. And as you think and pray about what your one word will be for 2025,  the Holy Spirit will lead you to the right word for you. A great verse to meditate upon at the start of a new year is:Jeremiah 29:11 states: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”