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A New Chance

  • Ann Warner
  • Jan 6, 2016
  • 1 min read

Updated: Oct 18, 2023

I love the opportunity to start over.

Advent is the start of a new church year, time for me to finally get my desk cleaned up.

January 1 is the start of the new calendar year, time for me to finally get the living room cleaned up.

Lent is the start of a period of introspection, time for me to finally start that Bible reading program.

Summer is a relaxed schedule, some of the regular time pressures are off, time for me to finally get the spare room cleaned up.

September is the start of a new program year, time for me to finally get my dresser cleaned up.

Advent is the start of a new church year, time for me to….

Are you sensing a trend here? (Other than the fact that housework is clearly not a priority in my life.)

Every day is a fresh start.

A new chance to thank God for giving me another day.

A new chance to bring God into my decision making.

A new chance to offer prayers to God.

A new chance to see God in the everyday.

May God bless you this new year, and may you appreciate and wisely use each new beginning you are given.

- Ann Warner

 
 
 

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