There is something very exciting about that which is new … a new baby, a new home, a new job, a new discovery, or … a New Year! As we begin this New Year, I am anticipating an incredible year filled with many new opportunities for the Southwest Church Family. Throughout 2011 we are going to celebrate the New Beginnings that are available in developing and deepening a personal relationship with God.
In my personal pursuit of God, I am revisiting the great stories of faith recorded in the book of Genesis. As I read the creation account on New Year’s Day, I was amazed all over again by the life giving power that is available in the God of the universe. The Bible describes it this way: “Then the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person” (Genesis 2:7 NLT).
Isn’t it amazing that the LORD God took a lump of clay and breathed life into it to become a human being? This is the same God that we worship and I am convinced that He is longing to breathe into our lives, our relationships, our families, and our church … New Beginnings!
One way to truly experience God’s power and presence in your daily life is by renewing your personal commitment to the spiritual disciplines of Bible reading, journaling, and prayer. (A great online resource for discovering a Bible reading plan that will be a good fit for you can be found at www.heartlight.org.) The New Year is also a great time to get reconnected with other believers through regularly gathering with others for worship and small group fellowship.
Are you ready for a year filled with … New Beginnings? Let’s begin together!!
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