A DAY LIKE THIS

MEMORISE: ‘It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.’ (Lam 3: 22-23).
READ: Revelation 22: 11- 21

It was on a day such as this one that the year began some 365 days ago. The Lord has been faithful and has kept you in the time since then. Why not go to Him in worship right now and thank Him for 366 days of miracles – sleeping and waking –which He has bestowed on you.

‘It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassion fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness’ (Lam 3: 22- 23).

This is a time to reflect on all the things that have transpired during the past year. Think of all the ways in which the Lord has bestowed blessing, increases, promotions and provisions in all areas of your life – spiritually, physically, financially, academically and in your family life. The Psalmist says, ‘Blessed be the LORD, who daily loadeth us with benefits’ (Ps 68: 19). Thank God for all those benefits.

Today is also a good time to check your list of prayer requests for the year. How many of them have been answered completely? Thank God for this. How many of them are still being answered? For what do you still need to trust the Lord? Carry those over to the coming year.

How has your relationship with God grown this past year? Did you live victorious, conquering sin? What particular sin still troubles you? Submit it completely to God and study His Word for guidance on it. By God’s grace, your weakness can become your strength.

Are you prepared for the coming of the Lord? Is there anyone against whom you carry a grudge, or who is carrying a grudge against you? Make peace with that person today and enter the new year on a fresh note. Enter it free from sin and full of thanksgiving.

Happy New Year!

ACTION POINT
Spend one hour thanking God for this day. Ask him to enable you
To enter the year 2005