Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as good as our God?
—Psalm 77:13
With the New Year here, everyone is looking for a chance at a fresh beginning. For some of us, last year was difficult. Losses, serious illnesses, divorces and financial troubles impact us all. If this was your year to experience some of these trials, you probably need a new beginning more than ever.
Psalm 77:13 offers a way to get that fresh beginning. It reminds us who is in charge—the sovereign God of the universe. Additionally, this verse reminds us that although there are many gods people worship, none is like ours. Our God gave up Heaven and took on human form so He could relate to us and live as we do. He knows exactly what it’s like to experience pain, disappointment, frustration and sadness. The Bible tells us Jesus’ ministry lasted only three years, and in that time, He mourned over Israel’s lack of faith in Him more than once.
If you need a new beginning this year, pray. Ask God to help you deal with the pain of the past so you can start over. That could mean focusing on good memories of a lost loved one or seeking counseling to deal with a deep hurt. It might mean reaching out to your doctors after your cancer goes into remission and asking them how to deal with your new normal. Whatever you need, remember that God is beside you and will help you find it. In His sovereignty, He knows what will help you most. Seek His direction throughout the year. No matter what the paths look like, you can navigate them better with faith.
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