The Joy of the Journey
New Year, Fresh Start
The dawn of a new year often brings with it a sense of hope, renewal, and the desire to start afresh. This is an opportunity for Christians to refocus their hearts and lives on Christ, the source of all true renewal. As we turn the page to a new year, we are reminded that the fresh start we long for is found not in resolutions or will power but in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
There are not many people who do not long for a fresh start. Scripture tells us that in Christ, we are made new. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” This profound truth reminds us that God does not merely patch up our lives but transforms us entirely. Through Christ’s work …