A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
04th Jan 2023
The apostle John writes in 3 John, “I pray for good fortune in everything you do, and for good health - that your everyday affairs prosper, as well as your soul!” (The Message)
God wants your life to be blessed in every area. He wants you to thrive, to be full of joy, to live with His wisdom, love and resources filling you and flowing out of you to others. How is this achieved? By drawing near and receiving moment by moment resources from the Holy Spirit.
Do you need peace and joy? - it’s promised to you as a gift.
Do you need wisdom? - it’s found by listening to the Spirit of Jesus who is wiser than Solomon, and in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3)
Do you need understanding? - Jesus will instruct you as you wait on Him.
He wants you to follow Him, not the other way round, and as you are filled afresh with the Holy Spirit, you will be at peace and spread the joy to others you are in contact with.
St. Patrick prayed this prayer -
Christ be with me
Christ before me
Christ behind me
Christ beneath me
Christ above me
Christ on my right and left
Christ when I lie down
Christ when I sit up
Christ when I arise
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me
Christ in every eye that sees me
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Let us echo it this year - St. Patrick turned a nation to God - and those who know their God and walk with Him, will do exploits this year that can transform a nation, friends and family.
by Joyce Sibthorpe
