As we bid farewell to the festive cheer of Christmas, let us embrace the promise of a wondrous new year!
Inherent in our nature is the tendency to segment our existence into days, weeks, months, and the seasons they compose. Indeed, with each passing year, time seems to accelerate—a sentiment echoed by the age-old adage, “The older you get, the faster time flies.”
Reflecting upon the year that has concluded, each of us, irrespective of the nature of our experiences—joyous or challenging—shares a common bond as we step into 2024. It is with hearts full of hope, buoyant expectations, and aspirations that we envisage blessings not just for ourselves but also for our cherished ones and companions in the year to unfold.
The Scriptures are replete with verses that shepherd us through the temporal and the eternal. Specifically, Philippians Chapter 3 offers profound insights on how to navigate the advent of a New Year. Verses 13 and 14 resonate with a divine charge communicated through Apostle Paul to the faithful in Philippi: “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (New American Standard Bible).
Emulating Paul’s resolve, let us internalize this exhortation as our most important New Year’s resolution. By casting aside bygone tribulations and aspiring towards future triumphs, we commit to a life that embodies the grace and virtue of our faith, daily nurturing our walk with the Lord.
May the Almighty’s blessings be upon you in the New Year!
