THE OLD HAS GONE, THE NEW IS HERE
Today is the first day of a brand new year. It is full of hope and possibilities! Hope of something better and the possibility of greatness. It is also a day of reflection. A day to look back over the past year and remember the good along with the bad.
Have you ever noticed how small the rear view mirror is in a car? Even the side mirrors that show what is behind you are small. But the windshield that lets you see what is in front of you is wide and large. All too often we get bogged down in the past. If you are living in the past then you are letting the future slip away from you. You CAN’T change anything that has happened in the past. You can learn from the past but you can’t change the past.
In order to move forward, we need to let it go. Let go of any hurt, let go of the pain, let go of false hope, let go of grudges, let go…… Instead look for peace, look for forgiveness, look for hope, look for love, look for GOD.
He is the Prince of Peace:
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
He forgives:
Matthew 6:14-15
14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
He is love:
Thank you for this very beautiful reminder of our Saviour’s love & commands, Tania! The best way to start our new year! I can personally appreciate these verses as there is some strife in my family right now between my son-in-law & me which is dragging me down & weighing on my heart. I have done my part to ask forgiveness of him & the Lord, but he still holds resentment & anger.
All you can do is ask for forgiveness. Now it is up to the Lord to do his work.
thank you Tania, for this beautiful message. You are truly inspired and I want to thank you for sharing! Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2017!!!
What a beautiful post! Happy New Year!
So encouraging! Loving this blog!
Such a positive way to start the new year! Thank you!!
Wishing you a happy, healthy and blessed new year!
Happy New Year! Looking forward to your posts for the coming year.
Happy New Year!
Beautiful post to start the New Year! God bless!
Amen! Thank you for sharing His word! Be blessed!❤
Truly beautiful post to start an amazing new year!
Such a lovely and inspirational post. May 2017 be a wonderfully, blessed year for you and those you love.
Thank you for the analogy of the car mirrors. What a great way to focus on what is ahead.
Happy New Year!
Happy New year! May we both see everyday this year through Gods eyes and make it a reflection of his love. Thank you for sharing your faith>
Amen. Thank you for the encouragement! 2017 is going to be great!
Thanks for a beautiful post
Have a Blessed year.
I wish you a very happy New Year!
Absolutely ADORE this post!!! Thank you for perspective on what really matters this year!!
What a beautiful post for the new year! Happy 2017?
Happy New Year! God Bless!