"If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
As we close the chapter of 2025, we look back with gratitude. This past year may have brought moments of joy, challenges, growth, and even heartbreak—but through it all, God’s presence has remained constant. We give thanks for the lessons learned, the relationships nurtured, and the ways in which Christ’s love carried us through the ordinary and extraordinary days.
Entering 2026, we are reminded that God makes all things new. Like a fresh canvas, the coming year is an invitation to live with intention, kindness, and love. Jesus calls us not only to embrace hope for ourselves but to extend compassion to those around us. Every act of gentleness, patience, and generosity echoes God's light in a world that longs for it.
Let us step forward with hearts open to God’s guidance, ready to love more deeply, forgive more freely, and serve more joyfully. The old may be behind us, but the new is here—filled with opportunities to reflect Christ’s love in every encounter.
Prayer:
Loving God,
Thank You for carrying us through 2025, for Your faithfulness in the highs and the lows, and for the gifts of love, friendship, and growth along the way. As we step into 2026, fill our hearts with hope and courage. Teach us to walk in Your ways, to show kindness to the weary, and to shine Your love into every corner of our lives. Help us to live as new creations in Christ, trusting that Your Spirit will guide our steps and that Your joy will sustain us through every season. May our words, actions, and hearts reflect Jesus’ love, so that this year becomes a testament to Your grace and mercy. Amen.
