New Beginnings

As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. – 1 John 2:24

New beginnings are exciting. It is exciting to start a new job, begin a new project, have a new baby, build a new friendship, buy a new home, and travel to a new destination. As we begin a new year we can be filled with excitement as we think about fulfilling our New Year’s resolutions and all the new opportunities that will present themselves in this year. But, like all new things, that excitement will soon begin to fade. What seemed new will become routine and mundane. That is why many of us fail at sticking to our New Year’s resolutions.

The same is true for our faith in Christ. When we first come to Christ everything is new and that newness brings great excitement and joy. But overtime our faith can become stale and lifeless. What once seemed exciting can become routine. Therefore, as John states, we must make sure that our excitement for the Lord remains in us and does not become joyless. That means that we must work at it, just like we must work at keeping our New Year’s resolutions. Don’t allow your faith to falter. Do something everyday to remain in the Son and in the Father!

Prayer: Thank you Lord for the faith that you have placed within me. Forgive me when I allow my faith to become stale and routine. Create in me an excitement for you each and every day. Amen.

Faith Tip: Consider making a New Year’s resolution to help you keep your faith vibrant and alive. Maybe start a time of devotion, prayer or Bible reading. Maybe do some volunteer work to share the love of Christ. Maybe get involved in a Growth Group or Bible study. Many options are available.

Written by Pastor Aaron Anderson