God doesn’t want us to live monotonous days that blur into one but rather distinct days marked by experiencing, remembering or anticipating something new.
We have been cleaning the house.
The pantry has finally been organised; we discovered 8 different packets of rice paper stashed in various shelves. Our two office areas are now clutter-free. Even Micah’s toys are tucked out of sight in boxes and bags.
We felt it was about time – not only because it is the end of the year, but because we are anticipating guests next year.
The New Year is also a great time to do some soul-cleansing. What habits need to be thrown out? What thoughts recycled? What memories need to be stored away? Which priorities need to be assessed? Are there any relationships that need to be restored or renewed?
Remember that every day we have a reason for our transformation:
“This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope. Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great if Your faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:21-24
May God’s compassion and faithfulness inspire us to trust in Him daily in 2016.
by: Jinha Kim
"But those who drink the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." John 4:14