The same was in the beginning with God.

Joh 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Joh 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God.

Good morning dear readers and a happy belated New Year! With the start of an official new year I listened to a message last night at the nursing home that our church has a ministry at and started thinking about the word "beginning" The Bible says in the beginning was the Word. Now I would like to challenge you this new year to begin it with the Word, that is with Jesus. I believe if we could all start our new year with Jesus as the focus of our lives instead of foolish new years resolutions then we would see more things done for His glory. I would like to give you a few things to start your beginning on in case you can't come up with any right at this moment:

• Begin this new year with a desire to grow closer to God through prayer
• Begin this new year with a desire to know more of Gods Word through Bible reading
• Begin this new year with surprising the Pastor by attending Sunday School if you aren't already
• Begin this new year with a heart of commitment to attend all services that you are not providentially hindered from
• Begin this new year by seeking Gods will to see where you can be used in the church actively supporting a ministry
• Begin this new year with a desire to see more peopled reached with the gospel than last

Friend this is just a short list off the top of my head that would not only help you in your spiritual life, but it would encourage others also. There are two words that I have on my mind as a challenge to myself this year "commitment" and "consistency". I ask that you would pray alongside of me to see this happen in my life that I might honor God with all that I set my hand to do for Him and His glory! Now, In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Let us see the Word be exalted through all we do in our lives this year, I believe that if we lift up Jesus then He will do great things in us and through us. Friend you might ask why I believe this, and all I can say its in the Word, that is through Jesus Himself that I can boast about that promise! May you find yourself encouraged this morning to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth, and may you be challenged to grow faithful and knowledgeable according to the Word of God!