The God of True Change
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." – 2 Corinthians 5:17
New Year’s Eve is often about fresh starts. We set resolutions, dream about new possibilities, and promise ourselves that next year will be better. But here’s the truth: flipping a page on the calendar doesn’t change anything. Real change doesn’t come from a date, it comes from God.
How many times have you made a resolution only to break it by February? The problem isn’t the resolution itself, it’s that we try to change from the outside in. We tweak our habits, adjust our schedules, and make promises to do better, but none of that can touch the deeper issues in our hearts. That’s where God steps in.
True change begins with Him. Only God has the power to make you a new creation, to transform you from the inside out. When you surrender your life to Him, He doesn’t just help you manage your flaws, He gives you a new heart, new desires, and the strength to live differently. This kind of change isn’t dependent on your willpower, it’s dependent on His grace.
As you reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next, ask yourself, am I relying on my own strength to make life different, or am I allowing God to do the deep work in me? He’s not interested in surface-level adjustments. He wants to renew your mind, reshape your priorities, and realign your heart with His.
Tonight, as the clock counts down, remember that it’s not the arrival of midnight that brings hope, it’s the presence of Jesus in your life. The God who created the universe and raised Jesus from the dead is more than able to create something new in you. Trust Him to do the work, and let this new year be a reflection of the new life only He can give.
New Year’s Eve is often about fresh starts. We set resolutions, dream about new possibilities, and promise ourselves that next year will be better. But here’s the truth: flipping a page on the calendar doesn’t change anything. Real change doesn’t come from a date, it comes from God.
How many times have you made a resolution only to break it by February? The problem isn’t the resolution itself, it’s that we try to change from the outside in. We tweak our habits, adjust our schedules, and make promises to do better, but none of that can touch the deeper issues in our hearts. That’s where God steps in.
True change begins with Him. Only God has the power to make you a new creation, to transform you from the inside out. When you surrender your life to Him, He doesn’t just help you manage your flaws, He gives you a new heart, new desires, and the strength to live differently. This kind of change isn’t dependent on your willpower, it’s dependent on His grace.
As you reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next, ask yourself, am I relying on my own strength to make life different, or am I allowing God to do the deep work in me? He’s not interested in surface-level adjustments. He wants to renew your mind, reshape your priorities, and realign your heart with His.
Tonight, as the clock counts down, remember that it’s not the arrival of midnight that brings hope, it’s the presence of Jesus in your life. The God who created the universe and raised Jesus from the dead is more than able to create something new in you. Trust Him to do the work, and let this new year be a reflection of the new life only He can give.
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Happy New Year’s Eve Pastor Ed! Heading out to work for awhile down south. Keep us in your prayers and thank you for the readings. Again, really helps me stay connected on the road. Everyone be safe tonight. As long as we have breath in our lungs there is always an opportunity.