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 A New Beginning in the Lord 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” — Isaiah 43:18–19 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Genesis 1–2 New Testament: Matthew 8 💡 Devotional Thought: The new year opens with God’s reminder that He specializes in new beginnings. While the past may carry lessons, regrets, or victories, God calls us forward—not backward. Creation itself began with His word, and today He still creates new hope, new faith, and new direction in our lives. As we step into a fresh year, we are invited to trust Him for renewal and transformation. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Lead the church with renewed vision and faith. Men & Ladies: Entrust the new year’s plans and responsibilities to God. Youth & Children: Believe God can help you grow and learn new things this year. 🤔 Reflection: What past burden do I ne...

A New Beginning in God 🌱 Devotional for Youth Scripture: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19 Devotional Thought: A new year means a fresh start, and God specializes in new beginnings. No matter what last year looked like—successes or failures—God invites you to step into something new with Him. He is already at work, opening new paths and shaping new possibilities. Trust Him as you begin again. Reflection Questions: What do you want to leave behind from last year? What new thing do you believe God wants to do in your life? Takeaways: ➡️ God gives fresh starts. ➡️ The past does not define your future. Prayer: Lord, thank You for a new beginning. Help me trust You with this new year and walk boldly into what You have prepared for me. Amen. Hashtags: #Isaiah43v19, #NewBeginning, #FreshStartInGod, #YouthDevotional,

A New Beginning in God 🌷Women’s Devotional 📖 Bible Verse: Lamentations 3:22–23 — “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” 💖 Reflection: The first day of the year carries hope, reflection, and expectation. God reminds us that His mercy did not expire at midnight—it is renewed every morning. Whatever burdens you carried from last year, God’s compassion meets you today with fresh grace. You are not defined by what was lost or broken before; you are embraced by a faithful God who specializes in new beginnings. 🪞 Reflection Questions: What do you need to release from the past year? How can you intentionally receive God’s new mercy today? 💐 Takeaways / Things to Do: Write a prayer of surrender for the year ahead. Begin the year with gratitude instead of fear. 🙏 Prayer: Faithful God, thank You for Your new mercies today. I step into this year trusting Your compa...

Starting the year anchored in God 👔 Devotional for Fathers (Breadwinners & Leaders at Home) 📖 Scripture: Revelation 4:11 — “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power.” 💬 Devotional Thought: A new year begins best when it starts with worship. Before goals, plans, and responsibilities, God deserves first place. As a father and provider, anchoring your year in God’s worthiness realigns your priorities. When God is honored first, everything else finds its proper order. 🪞 Reflection Question: What does it look like to give God first place in my plans this year? 💐 Takeaways / Things to Do: Begin the year with prayer and gratitude. Commit your goals to God before acting on them. Lead your family by example in honoring God. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, I start this year acknowledging Your greatness. Be the foundation of every plan and decision I make. Amen. 🏷️ Hashtags: #Revelation4v11, #StartingTheYearAnchoredInGod, #MensDevotional,