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For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. -Jeremiah 29:11
Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God-truly righteous and holy. -Ephesians 4:23-24
This scripture from Jeremiah is often used on graduation cards, but I think it is also very appropriate for the beginning of a new year. As we make our new year’s resolutions maybe we need to think about God’s plans for us. I have made the same two resolutions for many years – and have been only minimally successful at either.
This January is the beginning of a year full of significant changes for our church. The Interim Pastor Nominating Committee is beginning the process of finding an interim pastor. The Education team is putting together data to find the right person(s) to lead our Christian education. And we’re all trying to deal with how best to recover from a pandemic that has/is changing our lives and the way we “do” church. Perhaps we all need to consider Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:23-24 to let the Spirit renew our thoughts and attitudes and to look for God’s plan in our personal and church life.
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