Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “The Lord’s Presence”
Our Bible verse for today: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (HCSB)
Our thought for today: “God is with you and He will help you do what you need to do.”
As we approach the New Year many of us will be thinking about making New Year’s resolutions or incorporating some changes into our lives. Usually we’re aware of our need to change in some area of life but the challenge of doing so just seems too big and daunting.
Perhaps we need to lose some weight and exercise more so we’ll be healthier. Maybe our faith-life needs a kick-start. You may need some new financial habits so you will be a better steward of the money God has entrusted you with.
The truth is that all of us have areas in our lives which could use a tune-up. New Years is a great time to evaluate where we are in life, identify areas which need improvement, and then set some goals and make some plans which will help us in those areas.
This Sunday at Oak Hill Baptist the sermon will be about getting 2015 off to a good start by doing this very thing. We will consider some encouraging words from the Apostle Paul and we will discuss some strategies for change and growth. I will also introduce “The Daniel Plan” by Rick Warren.
The Daniel Plan is designed to help us make the needed adjustments in key areas so that our life is balanced and healthy. The key areas of life that the plan addresses are Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus, and Friends. It involves daily study and activities individually, and a group meeting on Sunday evenings. Please join us this Sunday, December 28th, at 10:00 to learn more. We will actually begin the Daniel Plan with a group meeting on Sunday January 4th at 6:00.
All of us have areas of weakness in our lives which we need to improve upon, and there is nothing we’re dealing with that God cannot and will not help us with (see Isaiah 41:10 above). Our God is with us and our God helps us. That wonderful truth should give us a great sense of hope for the future.
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 