What is it about the replacing of a calendar that has such a profound effect on so many of us? I am certainly not immune to looking back over the events of the past year, both good and bad, and looking forward to what is to come. I have, however, failed in keeping enough resolutions that I think I am forever cured of that particular New Year's tradition.
But what causes us to use these few, precious days to reflect and project? Perhaps its simply something that's been enculturated into us, something that we do because society does it or we've always done it. Perhaps its a result of unwinding after Christmas or an all too brief pause before the storms of the new year. Or, perhaps its something deeper, something more profound.
Perhaps we've been hard wired to know that even the best of the past year pales before what is yet to come. Perhaps we realize that the ache we feel is not so much grief over our past mistakes and failings but regret that we cannot undo what we've done or unsay what we've said. Perhaps its the dawning reality that while our bodies are finite, our souls are not and we may not really be ready for the next stage of our lives.
Thankfully, into all of this, God speaks. To those who will listen, He continually speaks. Since today is the day, listen to His word:
Rev 22:17 - Let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
Mat 11:28 - Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
2Co 5:6-7 - So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight.
So, even though today is just another day, may the Spirit allow today to be the first day of your New Life.
To God Alone be the Glory.
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