Devotion

A Fresh Start

by Greg Laurie on Dec 30, 2008
"Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls."

As we come to the beginning of a new year and the ending of an old one, we often wish we could turn over a new leaf or gain a fresh start.

I once read about a man who was reading his morning newspaper and was shocked to find his name listed in the obituary column. He called up the newspaper and was outraged that they had made such a mistake. “This is terrible,” he screamed, “How could you do this to me?”

The newspaper’s explanation did not satisfy the man, so he stormed down to their office and demanded to see the editor. After some time of screaming and yelling, the editor grew frustrated and said, “Look buddy! Cheer up. I’ll put your name in the birth column tomorrow and you can have a fresh start.”

You may laugh at a story like that, but wouldn’t it be great just to start over again. In reality, as a Christian you can have a fresh start. 2009 is still a blank slate. There are opportunities ahead of you. You decide which course you are going to take.

In Jeremiah 6:16, God says, ” ‘Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls.’ ”

You decide which path you are going to walk in this coming year. You decide what your priorities will be and what direction you will take. Those are decisions that each of us will make each and every day.

In 2009, choose the good way and walk in it. Only there will you find peace.

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