We are entering a new year and it is bursting with surprises. Many of us have faced down discouragement and illness to get to this point. Some of us have seen some moments where we were not sure we would be at the door of another day, or even another moment but here we are about to enter 2025. In traditional churches congregants frequently greet the new year on their knees in prayer. I have been thinking about that a lot lately. The prayer is filled with thanks and gratitude but also with commitment.

 We want to enter 2025 with that same attitude, knowing that God is in charge and asking Him to lead the way. I like the feeling of knowing I am putting God first and I know that the entire world needs that honest dependency on God in this moment.  Happy 2025 but don't go there on your own, allow God to lead the way.