A new year is like a new journal with blank pages to fill. The new year 2022 offers us a chance to reflect and reaffirm our faith. To start anew and strengthen our walk with the Lord. God has given us tools in His Word to move forward, meet the challenges, and succeed.

First, take every thought captive. What we think is important.

2 Corinthians 10:5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

Next, pray. Make your concerns known to God.

Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made know to God: and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Then, thank God for answered prayer. Keep a prayer journal.

Philippians 4:4-5. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

Finally, keep your eyes on Jesus. Focus on His promises. Don’t be distracted.

Romans 8:26. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Tune out and turn off the distractions. There is so much negative around us daily. We

need to spend our energy on the good things: Jesus, family, friends, and those in need.

Philippians 4:8. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworrhy—meditate on these things.

This new year is the year we can thrive and see God do great things in ourselves, our homes, our community, and our world.