It’s easy to start a New Year with a list of things to do ….. or not to do. Before you jump on another treadmill ….. think of factoring in some of your favourite things. Whether it’s seeing ‘raindrops on roses’ ….. walks in a park ….. watching a sunset ….. or catching up with a friend for coffee. Whatever restores you! And remember to take it one day at a time!
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The year stretches out before us like a blank canvas! I wonder what the picture will look like at the end! Some of it will depend on us ….. choices we make ….. attitudes we adopt. Some of it will be chosen for us ….. decisions and actions beyond our control. But one thing I know for sure is that ‘the eyes of the Lord are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the very end.’ Deut 11:11. We need to go forward in faith!
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A new year has begun ….. and it’s time to look forward. No looking back ….. either with longing or regret! It’s called the ‘past’ for a reason ….. it has passed! If you need to recommit your life to God ….. do it. Embrace His plan ….. it’s the only one that will work anyway. And then you can count on His absolute commitment and ability to see it come to pass. A happy, blessed and fulfilling 2026 to you all!
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So how’s the New Year going for you so far? Hopefully you are enjoying some r & r and having a break from work and time with the family. If so ….. take some time to pray about the year to come. When we start out on a journey ….. we need to be prepared for different types of weather. It pays to take an umbrella or a raincoat just in case. Are you ‘covered’ in case of storms? Spending time each day with God will prepare you for what’s ahead ….. and get you through.
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My ‘word’ for the new year is ‘go higher’! When a pole vaulter prepares for the run up ….. he/she doesn’t aim for the bar. They aim higher! If they aim for the bar ….. they would hit the bar and fall to the ground. By aiming higher ….. they are able to clear the bar and overcome it. In order to overcome our obstacles in life ….. we can’t focus on the obstacle. We must ‘go higher’. What does that mean? It means forgiving ….. releasing ….. acting in the opposite spirit to those who hurt or offend you! Easy? By no means! No doubt I will hit that bar a few times! But I am an overcomer in training. Watch this space!
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The beginning of a new year is often a time when new dreams are born. Maybe because we slow down and have time to think! As the year goes on ….. those dreams can become jaded and lost. A dream is like a seed. It has to be planted and watered ….. otherwise it will die. Write it down ….. talk about it ….. think of steps you can take to prepare. If it’s a God inspired dream ….. it will happen!
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Well ….. we’ve entered into a new year ….. and it has already begun! There are many ‘new things’ awaiting us. Some will be welcome ….. others not so much ….. but they are all to be learned from. Here’s a tip ….. if you haven’t already ….. start a journal! It has so many uses. 1. Keep an account of what you do each day. Very practical (and entertaining) to look back on! It will remind you of details you may have forgotten such as dates ….. events ….. what you cooked (handy to know so you don’t make the same meal twice for guests!) 2. Write down things you are thankful for each day. It will help you focus on the positives. 3. People and situations you pray for. You’ll be amazed how many prayers are answered! 4. Keep an account of what God is saying to you each day ….. either from the Word or just during your day. It’s amazing how quickly we forget in our busyness. You can add to the list and make it as simple or detailed as you like. I try to do it daily because it’s so hard to remember yesterday ….. let alone last week! There are so many seasons in my life when I wish I had kept a journal. Whatever you decide ….. I pray you will make the most of each day ….. and may 2026 be a year filled with blessings!
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To all the students beginning a new school year ….. aim high! Aim high in your studies ….. aim high in your friendships ….. but most of all ….. aim high in your character. You may not be top of the class in Maths or English ….. but you could ace it in kindness and responsibility. Don’t just aim for a well paid job ….. aim also to be a person of integrity! Blessings to you all!
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