As new years roar into our lives, I wish you the beauty and silence of life that only comes from the Father in Heaven. I pray that you will laugh in the face of the World’s evil and anger, confident in the love of the Father in Heaven. I wish that you will throw away the worry and anxiety that robs time and productivity from your life, knowing that these things are not from the Father in Heaven. I wish you freedom from 24/7 news that persuades our minds that all is lost and evil, when we are told that our Father in Heaven holds the ultimate victory. I implore you to take the step of socialization with one another through the tactile impact of touch, of time, of breath, of eye contact, of priority, of encouragement, of truth that comes from commitment to one another. I wish you a year devoid of doubt, rooted in the knowledge of hope that only comes from the Father in Heaven. I wish you life in its fullest. Life that comes from true and total relationship with the Father.
“I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for this will bring much glory and praise to God.” Philippians 1:9-11
I Wish You Love
“Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8
I Wish You Peace.
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.” Romans 16:20
I Wish You Joy
“When he arrives, he will call together his friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.’ In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!” Luke 15:6-7
I Wish You Contentment
“She offers you long life in her right hand,
and riches and honor in her left.
She will guide you down delightful paths;
all her ways are satisfying.
Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.” Proverbs 3:16-18
I Wish You Boldness
“The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,
but the godly are as bold as lions.” Proverbs 28:1
I Wish You Priority
“Seek the Kingdom of God[e] above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.“”Seek the Kingdom of God[e] above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33
I Wish You a Mustard Seed
“You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.”
I Wish You an Eagle
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
I Wish You a New Song
“He has given me a new song to sing,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be amazed.
They will put their trust in the Lord.” Psalm 40:3
You’ve got this!