Daily Power #1

“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin.” (Zech. 4:10 NLT)

A new year, another beginning, a fresh start.

More opportunities to grow closer to God. More chances to be the person he created you to be. More ways to serve those around you.

If you’re like me, it’s often hard to know where to begin making changes. Whether you have a lot you want to change this year or just a few things, you’re going to need God’s power to do it. And that’s what this book is all about—providing you with bites of God’s Word along with some encouragement and some challenges, always seasoned with his truth and the hope we have in Jesus Christ.

To get you started, consider this: What do you want your story to be a year from now? What major difference do you want to see in your life when you reflect after this new year is over? What’s one tiny baby step you can take today to move in this direction?

Because you know how we grow? We practice daily.

Rarely does success come without time, discipline, and hard work. Successful people often joke that they spent years becoming an overnight success. What many don’t realize is that it’s the things no one sees that result in the things everyone wants. It’s the faithfulness to do mundane things like flossing, walking around the block, eating better, and spending time with God before rushing out the door each morning.

The best way to think about changing your story is to focus on today, not tomorrow, next week, or next January.

It’s time to take that first step.

Power Lift

Lord, give me wisdom to choose what to focus on during this next year. Help me to see my life, my story, the way you see it. Give me strength to take that first step today.