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Dearly beloved in Christ
The New Year can often bring a mixed bag of emotions and memories for many of us. The events of 2021 including an ongoing pandemic, racial tensions and joblessness created an unprecedented time of unrest and anxiety. While some may have just experienced the best year ever and look forward to an even greater one looming ahead, others may have just trudged through one deep struggle after another. The fresh calendar year brings desperate hope for things to be better, with an ache for the still-fresh wounds to slowly begin their process of healing. Praying at the start of the New Year doesn't always bring immediate change at the stroke of midnight, but it begins the opening of our hearts to God's Words of hope and peace.
Do you depend upon Jesus Christ? I mean totally depend upon Him? Here’s the way you can tell—are you resting in Him today? Whether you’ve just walked through the greatest year of your life, or are incredibly glad to see this one finally over, one truth still rings clear amidst it all. You are not alone. Not ever. Scripture is filled with prayers of men and women who reached out to God for a fresh start. Praying is the main source of connection to the one who created you and the one who wants you to experience blessings and promises in the future.
Our God is a “with us" God. On the heels of the celebration of the birth of our King, that reminder has the power to carry us right into a fresh, new start. He is Immanuel, God with us. And though things and people around us shift and change, our God never changes. You see, when you are totally committed to Jesus Christ, you rest in Him. You realize that for your every need, it is necessary for Him to supply it. Have you ever looked at a branch? It has no other source of life than the vine. If you asked that branch, “What’s your secret for your healthy leaves and fruit?” the branch would answer, “My secret is that I’m resting in the vine.”
“But what about your needs?” you ask. “I know I have needs, but that’s not my responsibility. My response is to rest in the vine’s ability to provide. I don’t produce the fruit. I just bear it.” Are you resting in the Lord today? Will you choose to rest in Him for the next 365? May these New Year prayers fill your heart and mind with powerful proclamations as you step into 2022.
From January 2022, our new Executive Committee is taking charge. It has been a privilege to have worked with the existing Committee members who showered their unending support during the challenging times. I wish the new Executive Committee members all guidance and wisdom from Lord Almighty so that we glorify Him every moment and support our church family with the beautiful fellowship through God.
Wishing you a New Year filled with joy, peace and hope..
Yours in prayer
Johnson Achen
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