As we think about the New Year with new possibilities and new opportunities to learn and grow, here is my heart’s desire for those who read Dr. J’s Apothecary Shoppe:
As the New Year unfolds in beauty in 2023,
May we rise to become all God has called us to be.
We explore the exceeding great and precious promises that God has in store for us, reminded of who He is and what He alone can do:
Isaiah 43:16, 18-19:
Thus saith the Lord, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters;
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
Each New Year represents a new beginning, as God reminds us once again that He makes all things new. As I considered deeply the concept of a new beginning or a fresh start, I happened to think of this poetic expression:
All Things New
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth;
shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness,
and rivers in the desert.
Isaiah 43:19
Behold, I am the Lord God who makes all things new.
Trust me and you will see. You will never be the same.
As you look to me, it is no secret what I can do.
I am God–I do not lie, I am faithful and true.
Almighty, God of the impossible is my name.
Behold, I am the Lord God who makes all things new.
Some thought it was over, but I am by no means through.
I cover and restore to remove all guilt and shame.
As you look to me, it is no secret what I can do.
Never forget what I have already brought you through.
You have a divine purpose; your life is not a game.
Behold, I am the Lord God who makes all things new.
In me you overcome—I am Lord of the breakthrough
Who offers boundless promises that you can now claim.
As you look to me, it is no secret what I can do.
Trust me, obey and see what I have in store for you.
With your life you will make known my goodness and proclaim:
Behold, I am the Lord God who makes all things new.
As you look to me, it is no secret what I can do.
As we embark further into the New Year, we may encounter challenges and demanding situations that seem impossible to resolve on our own. The Bible reminds us of God’s unfailing power and strength to turn seemingly impossible situations into triumphant victories. We must never forget the message of Isaiah 43:19.
As Lara Martin reminds us, “God is Doing a New Thing”:
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January 6, 2023 at 9:29 am |
What an inspiration your New Year’s message is Lonnell. We have been praying for rain out here in California since 2017, and it appears that our drought is finally broken. Despite what you may read or hear in the newspapers or television, we are very blessed to have this much rain, and our reservoirs are finally filling up with life giving water which truly is “rivers in the desert”. As our friend Colleen Micek always says, only God can make it rain. Looking forward to the new life our Heavenly Father will gift us with in 2023!
January 6, 2023 at 8:31 pm |
Hey, Mark,
Thank you for your comments. Here is a link to a previous blog post which offers a more direct reference to God sending rain.
God bless.