January 15, 2024

Dear Friend,

Where do you want to be this time next year? Do you want to be in the same place you are today or is the Lord stirring your heart to arise to a new destination?

Sometimes we get stuck in a pattern or schedule that isn’t from God and we know that He wants us to make some changes. Think about what the Lord said to the children of Israel:

And the Lord spoke to me, saying:
“You have skirted this mountain long enough;
turn northward.”
Deuteronomy 2:2,3 (NKJV)

God told Moses to get off the road he was on and turn north. To go north means to go higher. God wants us to go higher. In fact, God wants you and I to soar like the eagle.

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)

In order to soar, we need to get rid of things that slow us down. Does something come to mind right now that you know God wants you to get rid of, so that you can soar this year?

Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up.
Hebrews 12:1 (GW)

Sometimes sin distracts us. Other times we can be doing a good thing but it’s not God’s will for us right now, and that distracts us. Ask God if the good things in your life are His will. Ask God to help you get rid of anything that is slowing you down.

Let’s soar in 2024!

Pastor Jo