Happy New Year 2019
As we embark on a New Year, let us try to put first things first.
The bible says:
“But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33
That means we should Seek God first in everything. Put God first and all the secondary things will fall in place. I saw this written on a church sign recently. “Pray first, then decide”.This is such good advice because we are frail beings and we don’t know what could happen.
But God knows everything, everyday. He knows about yesterday, today and tomorrow and the future is in His hands. So it is wise to seek the Lord in all things, in other words. “Pray first, then decide”
When you put God first, He will guide you as you make secondary decisions. There are so many things to take into account as we make decisions in life, but when we put God first we wont have to worry as we put everything in God’s hand.
Seeking God first will help us to overcome problems, and help us through the daily trials of life that everyone faces. When we trust in the Creator of the Universe, He will give us HIS peace that passeth all understanding.
Here are a few Bible verses for the New Year:
Psalms 46:10-11 ” Be still and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth, the Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge.”
1 Peter 1:25 “The word of God endures forever.”
Psalms 136:1 “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for His mercies endures forever.”
Psalms 63:1 “O God, You are my God, early will I seek You”
Isaiah 55:6 “Seek the Lord while He may be found. Call upon Him while He is near.”
Jeremiah 29:13 “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”
Psalms 27:8 “When You said, “Seek My face, my heart said to You, Your face, Lord, I will seek.”
Psalms 18:32 “It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect.”
Phil 4:6 ” Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”
Phil 4:7 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 41:10 ” Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am Your God, I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
James 4:8a “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
Psalms 119:10 “With my whole heart I have sought You, Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments”
1 Thess. 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.”
Colossians 4:2 “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.”
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Jeremiah 29:12 “Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.”
1 Cor. 1:9 “God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Christ Jesus, our Lord.”
Lam. 3:23 “The Lord’s lovingkindness never ceases, nor His compassions, they are new every morning.”
1 John 4:7 “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”
Song.
I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back.
Though no one join me, still I will follow, though no one join me, still I will follow, no turning back, no turning back.
The world behind me, the cross before me, the world behind me, the cross before me, no turning back, no turning back.
Prayer.
Heavenly Father,
I worship and I praise Your Holy name. What an awesome God You are, and I give You all the glory and honour forever. Thank You for bringing me to another New Year. Lord, help me to seek You first in all that I do in 2019. I pray that You will lead, guide and direct me through every day of this New Year. Help me Lord to have a closer relationship with You this year. Grant it Jesus, is my plea. I re-dedicate my life to You, O Lord. Please help me to be pleasing to You Lord each day. Lord, I ask that You help me to remember to pray about all my plans before deciding what to do, because I am confident that You will direct my path according to Your will. I confess all my sins, and I humbly ask You to forgive me of all my sins, and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Help me, O Lord, to be ready to meet You when You return in all power and glory as King of kings, and Lord of lords. Thank You for Your mercies and Your amazing grace. In Jesus name. Amen.