“Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]—“ Ephesians 3:20
In the midst of making your plans, goals, and/or resolutions, don’t forget to stop and ask the Lord if He has any He would like to add to the list! If we fill our minds and our days with the things He would have us focus on, this year, regardless of economic or political climate, will be a year rich in blessing, peace, and power!
So New Year – New Walk…I hope you will take some time as we embark on 2012 (crazy, I know) and think about how your walk with the Lord should be focused this year. Is there a specific area(s) you need to work on? How can you spice it up a bit to help keep your time with the Lord engaging? (A new study, a new location, a new group to grow with...) God doesn’t intend for our time with Him to be a chore. It is not for His benefit that we spend time in His Word. Rather, He has so much He wants to do in and through us that only drawing closer to Him can accomplish. Remember what we tell our kids, “You will be like whomever you hang out with the most!”
So make this year the year of grabbing and maintaining a powerful walk with the Lord. If you’ve been putting it off, this is the perfect time to take the plunge. Make the commitment and get ready for a year of excitement, growth and adventure that only He knows the full extent of! No more playing at growing. The time has come! Be intentional and be committed. It’s time to grow up in Him and get real about it!
“Rather, let our lives lovingly express truth [in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly]. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).” Ephesians 4:15
“When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tables of the Testimony in his hand, he did not know that the skin of his face shone and sent forth beams by reason of his speaking with the Lord.” Exodus 34:29
May all those you come in contact with in 2012 know you’ve been with the Lord!
