A new year is always a fresh start. Many make grand New Year's resolutions that are abandoned by February. This quote holds some wisdom:
"Every moment is a fresh beginning." -T.S. Elliott
January first is not a magical moment. Every moment we inhale and exhale holds potential. As long as we are breathing, we can start again.
Some days, the best thing we can do is pause and intentionally declare a reset for the rest of the day.
Souls matter. Kindness matters. Forgiveness matters. Attitudes matter. Actions matter. Walk gently. Who or what we worship matters.
I had another verse in mind, but this was my verse for the day and it caught the spirit of being intentional in our actions. Does what we say and do reflect and honor God?
"Wash yourselves and be clean! Get your sins out of my sight. Give up your evil ways. Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows" -Isaiah 1:16-17
Clean up. Start over. Set your compass on truth, justice, and mercy. Act with honor toward those who are in need or without protection. Make the most of this moment.
Each year we begin again, but we can choose to do something new. This January, we can make new choices. This is a new January 5th.
We do not go alone.
"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." -Isaiah 43:19
Today, I am grateful for fresh moments.
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