Happy New Year from North Pointe Community Church
Hope you’re having a wonderful day!!
We’re counting down the days to 2012!! As we approach the time to ring in the New Year. Some may get out a clean piece of paper and write down their intentions for this year. Well, I usually don’t do that. For me, I found out long ago that those lengthy lists of “do and don’ts” either get lost or forgotten. So, I find it best to limit my intentions each year to a few things and concentrate on the really important ones.
Most people want a fresh start in life. Those that are sick want a clean bill of health. Those in financial trouble want to be out of debt. We can do these things, but we need to work on them one day at a time. I didn’t make any commitment last year but to love God more and to appreciate my family and friends. I think I made the grade, but only God has the score.
Try not to overwhelm yourself with too many good intentions. Just pray and ask the Lord what you might need to work on in your life, spiritually, financially, and maybe even how to improve relationships or your health, but don’t get bogged down with so many resolutions.
The Bible says to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. What is the Kingdom of God? It is righteousness, peace, and joy. If we have those three things most everything else will fall into its place. If we seek to please the Lord and find out what He wants us to do, then it will all work out. I know He tells us to seek wisdom, so if we do that more than likely our health issues and financial priorities will change.
There is nothing wrong with accomplishing some short term goals, but never let them consume your entire energy by making them so hard they are beyond your reach. Simply trust God to help you each step of the way! Get a fresh start each year, but plan for a wise one too.
This Sunday, January 1st, you’re invited to join us for a New Year’s Day brunch at 10 am. This will be a wonderful fellowship opportunity for all of us as we begin the new year together. We are planning to provide scrambled eggs, bacon, grits, coffee, juice and milk! We invite YOU to bring your favorite breakfast casseroles, ham biscuits, fruit trays, sweet rolls, doughnuts and more. We’ll also plan to have an abbreviated worship service as well. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early so that we can start eating by 10 am. Thank you!!
Ladies, please make a note that our January Ladies’ Night Out has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 17th at Tammy Duncan’s. Full details forthcoming.
Have a wonderful week!!
Hope to see you New Year’s Day!
Pastor Jeff