Farewell to 2012 and welcome
to 2013
Introduction: The old year is behind. Its record is made and cannot be
changed. Doubtless there is much in it we would like to change, some things we
wish we had done different, something left undone, some regret and hopefully
some good too.
Ecclesiastes
3:11
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. (NIV)
The unfailing love of the LORD never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, "The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!" (NASB)
Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. (NASB)
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. (NIV)
The unfailing love of the LORD never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each day. I say to myself, "The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!" (NASB)
Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. (NASB)
Lamentations 3:22-24
Isaiah 40:31
God's Timing is perfect. Each New Day
is Special. I am sure that each of us is grateful to the Lord for what He has
done, and letting us be a part of it. We too, I am sure are thankful and also
must admit that all our expectations we wanted to see were not completely met
and although we have come far there is long way yet to go. Each of us must
admit that each of us could have done better and every man ought to do better
than he is doing. We all fall very short of what is God's expectation for us.
Although we are all in the same boat, it is no excuse for our failure, because
we are promised that "we can do all things through Jesus Christ, who
strengthens us."
To end up straight we must start
straight and keep straight until the end. We have that opportunity before
us.
1. We have a new day before us. God
is the God of new beginnings.
2. Let us resolve to do better, and do
our best for the Lord in this New Year He has given us.
3. Let's commit ourselves, to with
God's help, be what He wants us to be. Let us turn from our sin and turn rather
to God
4. We must all admit we failed in many
ways last year, but that is no reason not to strive and move forward this year.
We learn from our
trials.
My family is grateful for
everything the Lord is doing for us. Each day has its own challenges and we
have learned how to put everything before Him. We have moved on with our
lives striving to do better each single day. The Lord has forgiven us our
mistakes and His love is everlasting.
Conclusion:
We thank God, we are alive, and God in his love has
given us another chance. Let’s take the challenge and obey our God and Creator,
let’s let Him rule in our lives.
Happy New Year to you all
and May the Lord continues to bless you and may your wishes and dreams come
true. Love you always!
