A Fresh Beginning

~ How Will You Make 2020 Count for God? ~

Scripture  ~  “Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth...  I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert” (Isaiah 43:19).

Comment  ~   Who we are today is because of the events God used in our past.  Our life experiences have shaped us, taught us, and trained us.  Some events seemed disastrous at the time but looking back we see how God used those tough times to grow us.  Some good events also are critical in forming who we have become. 

Caution  ~  Our adversary seeks to keep us living in the past or fretting about the future.  When you think about your past be reminded: “This was the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes” (Psalm 118:23). 

Plan of Action  ~  Today is where you can have the most control and effect – for good or for bad.  Make it a habit of reciting to yourself each morning: “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).

Quote  ~  Every day you wake up God has a purpose and plan for you.  Cooperate with Him and seek to further His kingdom while you still have breath.  One of my spiritual mentors loved to say, “Our time on earth is training time for reigning time.” 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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