WEDNESDAY December 31, 2025
New Year’s Eve
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Ephesians 5:15-16
New Year’s Eve is a time of reflection on the past before we take steps into a New Year. Praise God for His grace and mercy that has seen us through this past year. God has been faithful to carry us through our trials. Some of us have lost loved ones and have experienced great sorrow. This New Year, will be difficult to move forward, but Jesus will help you turn the page of this new chapter of your life. He promises to be with you: “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).
Although it has been very difficult since my wife, Sharon, went home to be with the Lord, I know that God wants me to continue forward in the ministry and to be faithful in teaching His Word. It is a new chapter in my life. My goal is to accomplish all He has called me to do, and to finish well.
I pray that, as there is so much going on in people’s lives, we will be sensitive to others and what they are going through. People have smiles on their faces, but often, that is not a reflection of what is going on within their hearts. They are hurting. It takes the gift of discernment to know they are sad.
As Christians, let us be vessels of comfort––ready to strengthen the weak and brokenhearted among us. Our Christianity needs to be displayed in our actions. Be an encouragement and strengthen others. Have the heart of a servant and see what you can do to help them: Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others (Philippians 2:4). As we all begin a new chapter of our lives this New Year, ask the Lord to give you a sensitive heart toward other people.
No matter how foreboding the future, the Christian knows the end of the story––and it’s glorious! Don’t lose heart. The best is yet to be!
~Billy Graham~
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