PEACE IN THE NEW YEAR

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace!
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A New Year. A New Hope. A New Heart.

For some, this event is no more than a change of a calendar. For others, the New Year symbolizes the beginning of a better tomorrow. So, if you look forward to a good year ahead, spread happiness with these encouraging Bible verses chosen to inspire a fresh new walk with the Lord and a deeper commitment to living our Christian faith.

As we welcome the New Year, me and my family wishes all of you:

A NEW HOPE (Romans 15:13)
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

A NEW HEART (Ephesians 5:1-2)
Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

A NEW LIFE (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.

A BETTER FUTURE (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

A GOOD HEALTH (3 John 1:2)
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in health; I know that it is well with your soul.

… AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR (Proverbs 22:4)
The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.

May God bless us, and may all the ends of the earth fear him!