NEW BEGINNINGS

‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.’ Jeremiah 29:11 (NAS)

A New Year can be an exciting time to consider new beginnings. You might remember an idea you thought about in the past, but never pursued. Perhaps this year will be different and you will try something completely new.

For several years, I have wanted to start my own home business. I have done some research and have an idea. Rather costly and time-consuming training will need to be done. I have read about and listened to interviews with those who have already started their own business. I can see a springboard to launch mine, but I have not taken any action yet.

Is there a new idea God has put on your heart? Has He been leading you to join a Bible study group or seek another job opportunity? Do you need some training or more education to pursue your dream? Are you fearful of change or reluctant to get started?

Seek God and trust Him for guidance and wisdom. Ask Him if this is the right time for you to begin a new venture. God has a plan for our lives and work for us to do. He wants to give us a future and a hope, so consider stepping out in faith and making a fresh start. Then, leave the results to God.

Father, thank You for a New Year filled with Your hopes and dreams for a new beginning for each of us. Thank You for the way You revealed Your love by sending Your Son to redeem us.

© 2019 Diane E. Hussey