New Day, Not Just New Year
I've never been one for New Year's.
Maybe it's because, growing up, we never really did anything; there is no long-standing family traditions circulating New Year's Eve in my memory. Maybe it's because my life has always seemed to run on a September to May calendar rather than January to January, so my years are marked by grades or ages. Or maybe it's because staying up until midnight holds absolutely no appeal whatsoever - especially when a pregnant bladder awakens me at least once before reality and responsibility dawn at 6:30.
But in all reality, I think a large part of my lack of enthusiasm for New Year's is because I need each day to be new, not just each year.
Because there are days throughout the year that I have little patience and a short temper. There are moments throughout the year that I react to a child's behavior instead of disciplining in love. There are days throughout the year that I am hurt by words and actions of those close to me. There are too many times I say things I shouldn't say and do damage by my own words. There are countless times throughout the year I am selfish and self-centered instead of putting my husband and children's needs above my own.
I need newness and forgiveness and grace every single day.
And thankfully, thanks to my God, each day is new. Each moment can be redeemed and made new.
Maybe it's because, growing up, we never really did anything; there is no long-standing family traditions circulating New Year's Eve in my memory. Maybe it's because my life has always seemed to run on a September to May calendar rather than January to January, so my years are marked by grades or ages. Or maybe it's because staying up until midnight holds absolutely no appeal whatsoever - especially when a pregnant bladder awakens me at least once before reality and responsibility dawn at 6:30.
But in all reality, I think a large part of my lack of enthusiasm for New Year's is because I need each day to be new, not just each year.
Because there are days throughout the year that I have little patience and a short temper. There are moments throughout the year that I react to a child's behavior instead of disciplining in love. There are days throughout the year that I am hurt by words and actions of those close to me. There are too many times I say things I shouldn't say and do damage by my own words. There are countless times throughout the year I am selfish and self-centered instead of putting my husband and children's needs above my own.
I need newness and forgiveness and grace every single day.
And thankfully, thanks to my God, each day is new. Each moment can be redeemed and made new.
"Remember my affliction and my wandering, the wormwood and the bitterness. Surely my soul remembers and is bowed down within me. This I recall to mind, therefore I have hope. The LORD's lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. 'The LORD is my portion,' says my soul, 'therefore I have hope in Him.'" - Lamentations 3:19-2If you ask me, those promises are reason enough to celebrate and to rejoice every day!
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