Forget the Former Things
Been pondering on Isaiah 43:18-19
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! . . .” Isaiah 43:18-19
Change has a way of making us feel uneasy. It often comes with the uncertainty of the unknown and the discomfort of moving away from what we’ve always known.
I’ve learned something valuable over the years: God doesn’t just call us to new things; he prepares us for them. In Isaiah 43:18-19, God calls us to let go of the past and recognize that he is always doing something new. God promises to make a way for us in the wilderness and to provide rivers in the desert. Though the path may seem unclear, God is already at work before we even realize it, and he has our best interests in mind.
So, Embracing change isn’t always easy, but it is always good when we trust that God is leading us. We don’t have to have all the answers, because God holds the future. When we lean on his promises, we can take that next step in faith, knowing that God is with us in every change. May God help us to trust Him in all the things we are doing in our lives. May He give to us the strength this New Year to let go of what is familiar and to embrace the new things He has for us to do. May we strive to put Jesus first in all that we do.
"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! . . .” Isaiah 43:18-19
Change has a way of making us feel uneasy. It often comes with the uncertainty of the unknown and the discomfort of moving away from what we’ve always known.
I’ve learned something valuable over the years: God doesn’t just call us to new things; he prepares us for them. In Isaiah 43:18-19, God calls us to let go of the past and recognize that he is always doing something new. God promises to make a way for us in the wilderness and to provide rivers in the desert. Though the path may seem unclear, God is already at work before we even realize it, and he has our best interests in mind.
So, Embracing change isn’t always easy, but it is always good when we trust that God is leading us. We don’t have to have all the answers, because God holds the future. When we lean on his promises, we can take that next step in faith, knowing that God is with us in every change. May God help us to trust Him in all the things we are doing in our lives. May He give to us the strength this New Year to let go of what is familiar and to embrace the new things He has for us to do. May we strive to put Jesus first in all that we do.
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