New Things

These two were waiting on the steps to see what was under the tree Christmas morning.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. 
The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
2 Corinthians 5:17

January 5

It's a new year with new adventures awaiting us. Some may bring a smile, while others will require bracing for a storm. That's life! Like the seasons, there is always change.  

I'm continually learning new things about my husband, even after 40 years, so how much more is there to learn about God?

"'For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,' declares the Lord."

Isaiah 55:8

A goal of mine is to learn something new every day, if just the tiniest fact. Bomb cyclone was a new weather term for me this week! Discovery takes time and skills! Listening with an investigative and discerning mind; reading with discernment and processing facts; or getting out there with courage to try a new restaurant or open myself to a new friendship. 

In order to learn more about God's thoughts, ways and plans for us, we must use a similar formula.  Listen to sound teaching, read our Bibles, get away with God and have the courage to allow the Spirit to transform us.

What was the baseball movie with the catchphrase "If you build it he will come?"  "Field of Dreams!"

If we draw near to God, He will speak!

"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."  James 4:8