New Beginnings: Grace in the Wilderness: Prayers and Poetry

                                               New Beginnings

                                                New Covenant

                                                not necessarily

                                                breaking old

                                                but expanding

                                                into new territory

                                                internal commitment

                                                ready to grow

                                                rest in His plans

                                                begin to see

                                                bolder perspective

                                                natural growth for

                                                new beginnings.

Romans 8:31, “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?”

Reflection: New Covenant: Grace in the Wilderness: Prayers and Poetry

Reflection Questions

1.What possible new beginnings for today do you expect or hope for?

2.What new beginnings do you see on the horizon in your life?

2.What fills you with anticipation and what fills you with anxiety for either?

3.What new covenant do you desire to make with the Lord in the coming days?

New Covenant: Grace in the Wilderness: Prayers and Poetry

Jeremiah 31: 31, “‘Behold, days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.’”

New covenant,

New days—new beginnings—new changes—new decisions.

Sometimes we are filled with worry and sometimes with great relief to know we can start again. To let the past go by jettisoning all the weight and starting fresh.

And yet the feelings that toss and turn us when we face planned or unplanned changes are unsettling. It’s so very hard to grasp the new and fully release any sorrow or grief or old ways.

Here—now—today—the Lord promises a new covenant personally with Him. One-to-one regardless of our background or false perspective.

He will give us His words and new beginnings in His purpose. If we listen. If we keep our eyes and ears and hearts willing to live into His promises and relationship.

With Him.

Lord, please forgive us for letting doubts and fears overwhelm us and to stay faithful to Your love and grace which is always present. Unlike us, You never leave or forsake us. Help us to stand in trust today no matter what comes and give You the glory for any good.

Your thoughts,