Embracing a New Year of Hope and Faith
As Kathy organized her office, filing away last year’s paperwork, she couldn’t help but think about the approaching New Year. Like many of her friends, she had a list of resolutions in mind: losing weight, quitting smoking, nurturing relationships, and setting goals. But she knew that, more often than not, these resolutions would fall by the wayside within a few weeks.
A Different Kind of Resolution
Kathy yearned for something more meaningful, something that would bring lasting change to her life. That evening, she turned to her Bible and read Psalm 25, a passage filled with hope and expectation. The verses seemed to leap off the page, bringing fresh inspiration to her heart.
A Prayer for Guidance
The words of Psalm 25:4-5 resonated deeply with Kathy: “Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long.” She realized that this was the kind of resolution she truly needed – a daily prayer to guide her on God’s path, to keep her focus on faith and hope.
A Simple yet Powerful Exercise
Take a few moments to read through Psalm 25 and let its promise of hope sink into your heart. Consider reading it daily for a week, asking God to make its words come alive in your life. Write verse 4-5 on a card or sticky note and place it where you’ll see it regularly. Memorize it, and let its truth transform your life.
A Heartfelt Prayer
Father God, thank you for the promise of hope you bring to my heart and life. I lift up my soul and life to you now. I want to trust in you more fully this year. Tune my ears to hear your voice more clearly. Teach me your path and guide me in your truth. In these changing days, I need to discern your ways for me. Help me to put my hope in you, not just occasionally or when I’m in a hard place, but every day, all day long. Thank you that you are God, my Savior! I ask this in the strong name of Jesus, amen.
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