The End And The Beginning

What should I stop doing and what should I start doing in order to end this year well and begin the new year well?

God’s Response

I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life! Revelation 21:6

Stop looking back with regret. Stop thinking you can’t overcome a bad habit or addiction. Stop thinking God doesn’t care. Stop blaming yourself or others. Stop doing what you know you should not do. Stop doing too much. Stop doing too little. Start each day with God in prayer and Bible reading. Start showing more grace and forgiveness. Start a good new habit. Start obeying God’s Word more. Start repairing hurt relationships. Start trusting God to show up in your life every day. This is a good time to commit to stopping and starting and to remembering that God is the one constant that will never change all year. He loves you and will always be at your side. May God bless you on your continuing adventure with him in the coming year.

This Is Promising

May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace. Numbers 6:24-26

The LORD will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. Isaiah 58:11