Before my feet hit the floor, as I was saying good morning to God, I remembered it was time for the newsletter and asked what new scripture should we focus on. The response, in my spirit, was Hope and Faith built on a Firm Foundation. Here are the scriptures for this month and possibly for the year:
Jeremiah 29:11 ‘For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’
Matthew 17:20 ‘He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”’
Hebrews 11:1 ‘Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.’
Ephesians 2:19-22 ‘So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, 20 built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone;[a] 21 in him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are built together spiritually[b] into a dwelling place for God.’
My prayer, as we enter the New Year, is that the Presence of God with us, Emmanuel, remains as strong, to lead, guide and direct us with purpose and compassion in all we are called to do this year.
So, if nothing is impossible with faith the size of a mustard seed, I believe I will go through 2025 practicing my mountain moving skills! How about you?
Blessings,
Pastor Linda
