Happy New Year to everyone! Joe and I really enjoyed our post-Christmas vacation. We visited our grandchildren in Indianapolis and my brother and his family in LaRue, Ohio. Side trips included the aquarium in Newport, KY and shopping in downtown Indianapolis and Cincinnati. The point is that for this one week, I redirected my attention and activities from work to rest and exercise. We all need time for self-renewal. I read many devotions over the past few days that friends had written based upon this scripture. I looked at a few translations and selected this. Some say “If anyone is in Christ.” To belong to or to be in Christ expresses a state of being when we have determined to live according to our belief in Christ as Lord and Savior and to model our life according to his teachings. We all struggle with doing the right thing, being kind and loving to people who irritate us and considering the needs of others. When we decide to follow Christ, a new life begins. We aren’t there immediately but a new way of thinking and being begins. The start of a new year is a good time to take stock of our lifestyle and set new goals. Along with the admirable goals concerning work and health, I hope many will make a commitment to strengthen their spiritual life.
Gracious God, thank you that we have the opportunity each day to renew our life through our relationship with you. We ask you blessing in this year that we may grow closer to others and to you. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
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