a new year

3 January 2010

A new year spells a new start, a fresh page, a second chance to begin anew.

A new year also spells an ending of something old. However, life does not come in neat phases nor chapters. We are a product of our past – we cannot start off 2010 disconnected from 2009. Life is a journey that includes year 2009, year 2008 and year 2007 and many years before that.

There will be lingering episodes of 2009 that we cannot really shake off nor want to shake off as we enter into 2010. We will recount successes and failures.

Victories of 2009 can keep us from moving into new areas of growth and breed complacency and pride. Regrets and losses can haunt us from moving boldly into the new year with confidence.

God asks of us: “forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” (Isaiah 43:18)

Let us have a good closure for year 2009 and take all of its life lessons and translate it into spiritual growth for 2010 and beyond.

A new year spells a new start, a fresh page on a continuing drama to let God unfold His purpose in our lives. It is our yet another second chance to let God lead us in this journey with Him.

My prayer for you this year is that you may ‘remain in Him’ (John 15:4) and ‘know Him better’ (Eph 1:17).