At the dawn of a latest 12 months, we will easily direct all our thoughts to the long run—the goals and dreams of the approaching months that shine with the joy of a fresh start. However, before getting into tomorrow, we should always consider the past months. All those yesterdays culminate into our days.
Single individuals need this time of reflection on the past 12 months just as much as those that are married. We need the space and time to recollect what the Lord has done in our lives, and the way He has been faithful to walk alongside us and work within the situations we faced. For some, though, this could be difficult, especially if the person is enduring a time of hardship or is unhappy of their current situation. They may have some help to redirect their thoughts.
Consider using these five tricks to reflect on God’s faithfulness previously 12 months.
1. Focus on What You Have, Not on What You Don’t
Too often I read posts by single Christians that bemoan their relationship status. They think they might be happier and more fulfilled if only they might meet and marry the proper person. Seeking marriage shouldn’t be improper. But we miss the blessings of knowing Jesus more closely if we’re all the time specializing in what we don’t have in life. A spirit of dissatisfaction will obscure the angle of our days, and the past 12 months.
What if, as a substitute of wishing for things to be different, we reflected on the spiritual riches we have now in Christ?
As believers, we have already got the best relationship within the universe – a relationship with the living God. He loves us greater than anyone else ever could or will. While we were still sinners, He loved us and died for us to provide us salvation (Romans 5:8). Knowing Him and being known by Him is value immeasurably greater than anything in life. Who else is all the time with us, regardless of the time or situation? Our Lord and Savior is the just one who won’t ever leave or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6; Matthew 28:20).
As we reflect on the Lord’s faithfulness through the past 12 months, allow us to give thanks for the gift of knowing Jesus. Shifting our focus to Him will enable us to see all of the ways He was there when we would have liked Him – after we felt lonely, afraid, or sorrowful when we would have liked someone to confer with about our worries and dreams after we desired to have fun or receive comfort. Our Lord was with us, loving us in all our struggles and problems, messes and mistakes. He is good enough.
Whatever the goal for the brand new 12 months, singles should remember they already know Someone who loves them unconditionally and is all the time faithful. If they keep their eyes fixed on the blessings of knowing Him as a substitute of what they don’t possess, they’ll notice more of what Jesus achieved in them this past 12 months.
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