A FRESH NEW SLATE

What a year it has been right? We all started this year happily. With plans for summer, plans for school, plans for birthdays and everything. If we made 10 New Year's resolution list, we probably accomplished 3/4 of it. Well, I'm speaking for myself. Even though it was a weird 365 days, today is your 365th day of the year and you are alive so hooray. I know we all believe it was a weird year. People lost their loved ones and people lost their jobs but it is by the grace of God you are alive. Give thanks to God.

Tomorrow, we step into the New Year. It won’t be 2020 anymore but 2021. That puts a smile on my face. This year has opened my eyes to the fact that you never know what will happen tomorrow. Look at how covid just came from nowhere and it’s been months and it’s still going on. Every day we hear something new on the news about covid so you just know this world isn't going back to normal anytime soon. Normal? Do you even remember what that is? Unusual is the new normal so let's start getting comfortable in it.

Today’s blog is about a new beginning; a fresh new slate. Another shot at this. My first blog I spoke about the fact that due to covid, I got closer to God. My slate was wiped clean when I accepted God. Whatever I go through now, I just think of the fact that if I didn’t know God and believe everything happened for a reason, I don’t know how I’d have gone through it and came out stronger. Everything happens for a reason. And we are all going to enter 2021 with that mentality.

Let’s dive into some individuals that had a new fresh slate in the Bible. Moses, after he killed someone and left Egypt, got another chance. God called him to deliver His people from Egypt. That’s his new slate. Paul, after persecuting the people who believe in God, got his second chance, his new slate. Jonah, after God sent him and he disobeyed and ended up inside the stomach of a whale got his second chance. Speaking of second chances, Jesus died for us on the cross so we can get a second chance. Second chances have been in the air since day one. Let’s breathe it in today.

As we enter into this new year, there are a few things we need to try and leave in 2020. Worries, fears, negativity, complaining, low self-esteem, pain, anything that isn’t positive. This may be hard but it’s about giving it a chance. Some may say fake it till you make it. 2021 should be full of joy, peace, ambition, purpose, love and kindness. No matter what you are going through, God knows. God sees. God is with you. That’s the vibe you need to take into 2021. Follow your goals. Follow your heart. If you don’t try, you will never know. I read today that “Let God do the super and you do the natural”. Don't think you can't do it. Don't let anything bring you down. Step into this new year with power. For the Bible says in 2 Timothy 1:7 that "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control". Let this New Year speak for itself. What do I mean by that? I am simply saying jump on the horse and see where it takes you. Happy New Year everyone. God bless you.

Prayer: Heavenly Father we thank you. God, we thank you for our lives. 2020 was a different year but we are still breathing today so glory be onto you. God, we are grateful for everything. God, in 2021 we pray for guidance, peace, blessings, grace and favour. No weapon formed against us should prosper. Let us step into this year with faith and let your glory fill us. We bless your name.

Testimony: 2020 I wanted to create a blog and you all encouraged and followed my journey. God bless you all. 2021, I pray God takes you higher and higher. May He speak through this blog and reach anyone He wants to reach. Bigger things to come. Once more HAPPY NEW YEAR!