Day 8
January 10
Psalm 119:57-64
Everyone has ideas of how they would want 2024 to go; and goals set to make the most of this year. We all “ponder the direction of life” as the psalmist did, especially at the beginning of a new year. The game-changer is he chose to turn and follow the instructions and Word of God to guide his life. The new year for many is full of uncertainty. Some are excited for what could come of a new year; and some are filled with anxiety at the thought of the unknown. Last year may have been a tough year full of many trials and tribulations; or a great year with many joyful memories. However 2023 went and ended for you, there is hope for 2024!
Every day God’s mercy and grace are fresh and available to all for FREE because of the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ Jesus. Jesus came, died on the cross for us, rose, and left us with not only the Holy Spirit, a Helper for us as we continue to live on earth until His return; but we are also left with the Word of God. The Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). It is full of stories, instructions and proclamations that guide us through every situation we’ve encountered, or will face in the future. God has already seen how 2024 will play out. His Word and Spirit are our weapons given to us by God to conquer what will be thrown at us this year, and for years to come. How great is this?! No wonder in verse 62 the psalmist rose at midnight to thank and praise God for His Word.
This year we will face “evil people”, who will try to “drag us into sin” daily. We will face difficult moments where worry or anger might be our initial response. Knowing the Word, and following God’s instructions allow us to resist sin, and grow closer to God as we trust Him in every situation.
In 2024 let’s choose to invest our time into God’s Word so that we can honor God with all that we say and do this year.
Erica Rivera
Everyone has ideas of how they would want 2024 to go; and goals set to make the most of this year. We all “ponder the direction of life” as the psalmist did, especially at the beginning of a new year. The game-changer is he chose to turn and follow the instructions and Word of God to guide his life. The new year for many is full of uncertainty. Some are excited for what could come of a new year; and some are filled with anxiety at the thought of the unknown. Last year may have been a tough year full of many trials and tribulations; or a great year with many joyful memories. However 2023 went and ended for you, there is hope for 2024!
Every day God’s mercy and grace are fresh and available to all for FREE because of the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ Jesus. Jesus came, died on the cross for us, rose, and left us with not only the Holy Spirit, a Helper for us as we continue to live on earth until His return; but we are also left with the Word of God. The Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). It is full of stories, instructions and proclamations that guide us through every situation we’ve encountered, or will face in the future. God has already seen how 2024 will play out. His Word and Spirit are our weapons given to us by God to conquer what will be thrown at us this year, and for years to come. How great is this?! No wonder in verse 62 the psalmist rose at midnight to thank and praise God for His Word.
This year we will face “evil people”, who will try to “drag us into sin” daily. We will face difficult moments where worry or anger might be our initial response. Knowing the Word, and following God’s instructions allow us to resist sin, and grow closer to God as we trust Him in every situation.
In 2024 let’s choose to invest our time into God’s Word so that we can honor God with all that we say and do this year.
Erica Rivera