O God, the nations have indeed invaded your inheritance! (Psalm 79:1)
And.. not just the nations, but, we, we who are His children, have defiled the temple of God. We, have neglected the worship and praise due to One who loves us so dearly. We wait for a miracle or two or three and then we will believe, truly believe and trust in the LORD. We, who are His people, have turned our backs on Him and share in the sins of past generations. He will not hold against us our ancestor's sins. However, sadly, we have inherited their sins. We have learned them. We have repeated them and, yet, we say, we have no sin.
It is the eve of a new year. Repent, turn to the LORD, live life more fully in His kingdom. Make this year a sweeter one. Make this world a more joyful and peaceful one. Even as we trust that He answers our prayer: "Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
Turn back and rejoice in the LORD now. Begin a new thing, something that has been lost for a few generations: Praise the LORD now, even before you can see with your eyes the blessings that the LORD has given you, has given us. Praise the LORD, all you children of God. Praise Him and give Him thanks for those things which, through faith, you have received.
God's blessings on your new year. And... may the peace of God be extended through you to all people.
Pr. J.
And.. not just the nations, but, we, we who are His children, have defiled the temple of God. We, have neglected the worship and praise due to One who loves us so dearly. We wait for a miracle or two or three and then we will believe, truly believe and trust in the LORD. We, who are His people, have turned our backs on Him and share in the sins of past generations. He will not hold against us our ancestor's sins. However, sadly, we have inherited their sins. We have learned them. We have repeated them and, yet, we say, we have no sin.
It is the eve of a new year. Repent, turn to the LORD, live life more fully in His kingdom. Make this year a sweeter one. Make this world a more joyful and peaceful one. Even as we trust that He answers our prayer: "Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
Turn back and rejoice in the LORD now. Begin a new thing, something that has been lost for a few generations: Praise the LORD now, even before you can see with your eyes the blessings that the LORD has given you, has given us. Praise the LORD, all you children of God. Praise Him and give Him thanks for those things which, through faith, you have received.
God's blessings on your new year. And... may the peace of God be extended through you to all people.
Pr. J.
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