- Read: Ecclesiates 4:7-12 - What is one thing in your life that you would like to change this year? - Whom could you tell about that ambition and ask them to join you in working toward it?

Billions of people, all around the world, commit to New Year’s resolutions each year, yet most sadly give up pretty quickly on their newfound personal promises. The goal is generally some form of transformation, whether it be a new quest for physical fitness, healthy eating or a more organized lifestyle. The best way to start a new beginning, though, and truly transform your life is by turning turn to God and the Bible. New call-to-action As we enter the new year, we can make Christian-focused New Year's resolutions that, with the use of prayer and scripture, we can make sure they stick. Need some ideas for your resolutions? We've got a full list to get you started! What does the Bible say about new beginnings? God’s Word is filled with wonderful advice about how to change your life. In fact, the New Testament is a treasure trove when it comes to Bible verses about new beginnings, with Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross saving humanity from sin — and opening the door for personal change. Bible Verses About a New Beginning for the New Year The New Year is a time of reflection, renewal, and setting intentions rooted in faith. These 23 Bible verses about new beginnings offer hope, inspiration, and guidance as you step into a fresh season with God’s promises in mind. Ephesians 4:22-24 (NIV) tells us that accepting Christ allows us to push away our “former way of life” and to push aside our “old self.” This includes the negative attitudes and “deceitful desires” that sometimes creep into the human conscience. Accepting Jesus and embarking on a quest to live like Him helps to transform each individual into a better person. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” This is one of the most powerful Bible verses about new beginnings. This verse reminds us that God’s plans for us are full of hope and promise. As you set New Year goals, trust that His guidance will lead you toward prosperity and peace.

UNRGENT PRAYER REQUEST Brotheres and sisters, PRAYER WARRIORS, Intercessors! We have a very urgent prayer request from the Church in Pakistan. The pastor is a member of our Community and is pleading for prayer and/or help. below is a copy of the text he and I had last night. Please, PLEASE...PRAY like you have never prayed before. and if God leads you to do more to help our brothers and sisters, you can find Brother Nadeem Shabeeb in the MEMBERS area of SERVANTS BUILDING FAITH MINISTRY community. Nadeem Shabeeb 7h • PRAYER REQUESTS Urgent prayer request Good evening I have received some urgent prayer requests from some brick kiln factory families those who live close to HQ office Faisalabad. They are also part of our Church family. Most of them join services. The owner is making dispute with them that why they didn’t came to work on Dec 25th. He is asking them to pay the debt at once or leave the quarters he gave them to live. Also he has sent the family heads behind bars Calvin Hall 12:41am Post this in the prayer request tab and I will make sure the church here is aware of it and sending prayer. Nadeem Shabeeb 12:42am Okay sir I’ am posting Nadeem Shabeeb 12:43am This is all about faith persecution Nadeem Shabeeb 12:43am he is now saying pay money and then get life and faith freedom Nadeem Shabeeb 12:43am otherwise stay my slaves Nadeem Shabeeb 12:44am He will take their households or could send more men behind bars Nadeem Shabeeb 12:45am Saints are already facing problems, no food, no shelter they have been put out of quarters

God will destroy your plans if He sees that your plans are about to destroy you! Remember, when a door closes it’s not rejection, it’s divine protection. What feels like a loss now could have been the very thing that saved you from something far, far worse. READ: Jeremiah 29:11

- Read: 2 Kings 2:1-8 - How does faithful service to other believers demonstrate one's faithful service to Christ? - Who is someone that you should be ministering to right now?