Wherever you go these days, you hear people say, “Happy New Year!” Most of us look forward to a new year. Of course, we don’t know what the year will bring. Some would say that 2011 was the best year of their lives, others would say it was one of the worst years. Whatever your situation brings, it truly is my prayer that 2012 will be a good year for you and your family.

The Bible Illustrator has a wonderful description of what the New year looks like. I hope you like what The Bible Illustrator writes...

“I am the New Year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months. All that you sought and didn’t find is hidden in me, waiting for you to search it but with more determination. All the good that you tried for and didn’t achieve is mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires. All that you dreamed but didn’t dare to do, all that you hoped but did not will, all the faith that you claimed but did not have—these slumber lightly, waiting to be awakened by the touch of a strong purpose. I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to Him who said, "Behold, I make all things new."

I want to personally wish you a wonderful, God-filled and God-honoring New Year! The days ahead are truly unspoiled, bringing a new chance for living abundantly. The twelve months ahead lay new opportunities to serve the Living God! May each of us have new opportunities and new goals to achieve in 2012. And, just maybe 2012 will be the year when our Lord and Risen Savior, Jesus Christ, comes again! Happy New Year!