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As you begin this new year, here is a simple prayer to help you lean on God - all-wise, all-loving and changeless in these things. Grant, O Lord, that as the years change, I may find rest in Your eternal changelessness. May I meet this new year bravely, secure in the faith that, while we come and go, and life changes around us, You are always the same, guiding us with Your wisdom, and protecting

Ushering in a new year grants families the opportunity to delight in all God has done and gaze forward at the refining yet to happen. As you look toward a new year, consider as a family using the following framework provided by the collection of Puritan prayers and devotions titled Valley of Vision.     https://ncbaptist.org/a-five-fold-framework-to-focus-on-christ-in-the-new-year/

After looking at the very real Spiritual warfare surrounding the incarnation in Rev. 12 this past Sunday (12/30/18), I thought this insightful piece by  Greg Morse might be a good complement to our reflections.  It’s written in the style of C. S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, with a senior tempter (demon) advising a protege on matters of Christmas. Enjoy! Larry https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-dark-side-of-christmas