“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)
Today, sit down with your family and ponder the year 2012. What were the highs and lows?
In our home, we refer to them as “Blessings and Bummers,” a phrase we borrowed from dear friends.
As you look at 2013, choose one word to focus on for your entire family. Choose a word that you want to explore and grow in, one that you can look up Bible verses for and study.
Most importantly, choose a word that will challenge you to become more like Jesus.
In 2012, our family focused on “Honor.” Here, at the end of the year, we see that we still have much more to learn about honor, so we are carrying it over into 2013.
Other words we have focused on are rest, restoration, peace, hope, abide…there are so many great ones!
Heavenly Father, thank You for a new year and a fresh start. I pray that I will learn from the mistakes and trial of this year as I open the door to a new one. I trust You to go before me and to prepare the road I must walk. You are my God and I put my faith in You.
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