A NEW START FOR 2019

I would like to begin by telling you about the Top Ten
Things you will not have to worry about in 2019:
a. The Bible will still have the answers.
b. Prayer will still work.
c. The Holy Spirit will still move.
d. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
e. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
f. There will still be singing of praise.
g. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
h. There will still be room at the cross.
i. Jesus will still love you.
j. Jesus will still save the lost.

If you had 2018 to live over again, would you do something different? Many of you would agree that we are glad 2108 is behind us. Many lost loved ones or fought off enemy attacks in the area of finances, health or relationships. In trying to cope with life we sometimes fail. We make mistakes. Sometimes you give life your best shot and you still come up short. Sometimes you study for the test and you still fail. Sometimes you work hard in your job and you still get laid off. And sometimes you work hard on making a strong marriage and it just doesn't make any progress; it's going nowhere.  The fact is, you're going to fail quite often in life. 
So, what do we do differently in 2019? The Bible says that God is very interested in your future. Isaiah 40:3 “The Lord says, `Forget about what has happened before. Do not think about the past. Instead, look at the new things I'm going to do.'" Regardless of the failure you've had in life, here's how you start over.
1. Stop blaming other people, But nobody can ruin your life except you
2. Take stock of my life, I need to look at what I have left after the failure
3. Act in faith “According to your faith it will be done to you.”Matt 9. 
4. Refocus my thoughts "Be careful how you think. Your life is shaped by your thoughts." Pr 4:23 
5. TRUST IN GOD “`You will not succeed by your own strength or power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord.”  Zech. 4:6 (NCV)
I will close this post by reminding you of what the Bible says, “When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new person inside.  He is not the same anymore.  A new life has begun!” 2 Cor. 5:17 (LB)