We dive into the biblical story of the Israelites in the wilderness, where they were provided with manna from heaven by God but began to grumble for meat. Their complaint reveals a deeper spiritual struggle that many of us face today—contentment. Reflect on how God’s provision is often exactly what we need, even when it’s not what we expect or desire, and how we can learn to trust Him with our daily bread.

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We dive into the biblical story of the Israelites in the wilderness, where they were provided with manna from heaven by God but began to grumble for meat. Their complaint reveals a deeper spiritual struggle that many of us face today—contentment. Reflect on how God’s provision is often exactly what we need, even when it’s not what we expect or desire, and how we can learn to trust Him with our daily bread.
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Are you a Christian looking for a daily devotional podcast to encourage, inspire, and convict you in your walk with Christ? 7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Daily Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life. Let's study the Bible together and through the experiences of other believers, learn how to apply the Word of God to our lives.

Here’s just some of what we cover in The Crosswalk Daily Devotional Podcast:

☕️ Why the Tongue Can't Be Tamed (And What to Do about It)
☕️ The Quickest Way to an Attitude Adjustment
☕️ Your Birthday: The Most and Least Important Day of Your Life
☕️ Noticing God's Blessings in the Hardest Moments of Life
☕️ One of the Sneakiest Lies Satan Is Telling the Church
☕️ How to Push Through the Weariness of Prayer
☕️ 3 Steps to Take When Facing Temptation
☕️ What to Remember during a Stressful Election Year

If you love what you're listening to on the podcast, be sure to check out our companion devotional at https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/.

Are you a Christian looking for a daily devotional podcast to encourage, inspire, and convict you in your walk with Christ? 7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Daily Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life. Let's study the Bible together and through the experiences of other believers, learn how to apply the Word of God to our lives.
Here’s just some of what we cover in The Crosswalk Daily Devotional Podcast:
☕️ Why the Tongue Can't Be Tamed (And What to Do about It) ☕️ The Quickest Way to an Attitude Adjustment ☕️ Your Birthday: The Most and Least Important Day of Your Life ☕️ Noticing God's Blessings in the Hardest Moments of Life ☕️ One of the Sneakiest Lies Satan Is Telling the Church ☕️ How to Push Through the Weariness of Prayer ☕️ 3 Steps to Take When Facing Temptation ☕️ What to Remember during a Stressful Election Year
If you love what you're listening to on the podcast, be sure to check out our companion devotional at <a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/">https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/.</a>

7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life.

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When We Have Manna But We Want Meat 

In this episode of The Crosswalk Devotional, we delve into the concept of New Year’s resolutions and examine whether they truly serve us in our faith journey. Many set resolutions with good intentions, but how often do we find ourselves falling short? Together, we’ll discuss the importance of aligning our goals with God’s will, the role of grace in our efforts, and practical steps to make our resolutions more meaningful. Join us as we explore how to transform resolutions into intentional commitments that draw us closer to Christ.

Join the Conversation:
We’d love to hear your thoughts on resolutions! Share your experiences with us on social media @LifeaudioNetwork or via email—Have you found success in your resolutions, or have they felt like failing propositions? What strategies have worked for you in pursuing lasting change?

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Full Transcript Below:

Are Resolutions Failing Propositions?

By Kelly Balarie

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” – Matthew 26:41 NIV 

I set my specific goals to improve on January 1st, however somewhere between 3 days to 3 weeks later, my resolution was done, broke, and entirely over. I can’t say I’m proud of it. My spirit was willing, but flesh proved weak. And, in a spirit of confession, before you, fellow Christian, I must admit, this wasn’t an isolated incident either. I’ve broken resolution after resolution. I commit things and don’t always follow through. I sometimes hate myself for it too.

Ever been there?

It’s frustrating. The new year resolution that was supposed to bless, inspire, and make me better -- defeated, discouraged, and deflated me. Grr…So, here we are again…in the midst of the new year. The time of year when people are throwing up resolution-like things, like bullets, all over social media sites. A time when they say, “I am going to ____.” “I will stop ____.” “My word of the year is ___.”

Hearing all these bold declarations -- almost makes you feel like a lazy loser if you’re not participating. 

But, at the same time, and I think it is a valid question to ask – do resolutions even work? And are they God’s best intent for us? 

Research shows only 9% people keep their new year resolution. 23% give up by the first week. 43% give up by February. 

Even the holy and saintly disciples broke a resolution. 

In Jesus’ hour of intense agony and sorrow, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus told them to sit nearby and to keep watch with him. I’m sure they determined, with great inner-resolution to accomplish this -- to obey and to pray, just like Jesus had said.

Yet, it wasn’t too long until Jesus returned and found them -- asleep. So much for that resolution!

“Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter.41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Mt. 26:41-42 NIV)

Ultimately, what it comes down to is – resolution without intercession is ineffective. Resolution without God’s accompanying grace is counterproductive. Resolution without keeping watch leads to falling into temptation.

In all this, I can’t help but think -- it is better not to say, “I am going to do this ___ this year,” but, instead, to pray, “God, give me grace and show how to do __ today. Reveal to me what to watch out for…” 

One sets itself up for defeat; the other sets itself up to rely on God. Just as I want my kid to trust me as I teach them, verses being a know-it-all who can do it all – God wants our trust too.

In this, we can be encouraged! God has all the grace we need! Like fresh bread, with fresh daily-equipping power all packed inside – we can approach him day-by-day, moment-by-moment, for all the grace we need in our hour of need, without setting ourselves up for defeat. 

What if, instead of declaring some massive resolution we get about daily intercession for the deep desires of our heart? Perhaps, then, we’ll see, even in the failings God is gleaning great learnings for us, as we go forward.

Our life change is not by our own power or might, but it all happens by the Spirit of God. 

Intersecting Faith & Life:

What do you want to see change in your life? What if, morning by morning, you ask God to help you, you seek His way and you keep knocking? How might God’s grace be more valuable than your own willpower? How have you seen God change you in the past? Ask Him to do it again.

Kelly uplifts believers with boosts of faith; find encouragement by getting Kelly’s blog posts by email. Kelly, creator of the “Hear God’s Voice” podcast, is also a blogger, national speaker, and author of Take Every Thought Captive, Rest Now, Battle Ready, and Fear Fighting. Kelly, a real cheerleader of faith, loves seeing the power of prayer in live action. She loves seeing the look on people’s faces when they realize –God is faithful! Kelly’s work has been featured on The Today Show, CBN’s 700 Club, Relevant and Today’s Christian Woman. 

In this episode of The Crosswalk Devotional, we delve into the concept of New Year&rsquo;s resolutions and examine whether they truly serve us in our faith journey. Many set resolutions with good intentions, but how often do we find ourselves falling short? Together, we&rsquo;ll discuss the importance of aligning our goals with God&rsquo;s will, the role of grace in our efforts, and practical steps to make our resolutions more meaningful. Join us as we explore how to transform resolutions into intentional commitments that draw us closer to Christ.
Join the Conversation: We&rsquo;d love to hear your thoughts on resolutions! Share your experiences with us on social media @LifeaudioNetwork or via email&mdash;Have you found success in your resolutions, or have they felt like failing propositions? What strategies have worked for you in pursuing lasting change? 🎙 🎉 SUBSCRIBE to our NEW SHOW - YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER: <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/">https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/</a> 
Full Transcript Below:
Are Resolutions Failing Propositions?
By Kelly Balarie
&ldquo;Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.&rdquo; &ndash; Matthew 26:41 NIV&nbsp;
I set my specific goals to improve on January 1st, however somewhere between 3 days to 3 weeks later, my resolution was done, broke, and entirely over. I can&rsquo;t say I&rsquo;m proud of it. My spirit was willing, but flesh proved weak. And, in a spirit of confession, before you, fellow Christian, I must admit, this wasn&rsquo;t an isolated incident either. I&rsquo;ve broken resolution after resolution. I commit things and don&rsquo;t always follow through. I sometimes hate myself for it too.
Ever been there?
It&rsquo;s frustrating. The new year resolution that was supposed to bless, inspire, and make me better -- defeated, discouraged, and deflated me. Grr&hellip;So, here we are again&hellip;in the midst of the new year. The time of year when people are throwing up resolution-like things, like bullets, all over social media sites. A time when they say, &ldquo;I am going to ____.&rdquo; &ldquo;I will stop ____.&rdquo; &ldquo;My word of the year is ___.&rdquo;
Hearing all these bold declarations -- almost makes you feel like a lazy loser if you&rsquo;re not participating.&nbsp;
But, at the same time, and I think it is a valid question to ask &ndash; do resolutions even work? And are they God&rsquo;s best intent for us?&nbsp;
<a href="https://insideoutmastery.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/">Research shows</a> only 9% people keep their new year resolution. 23% give up by the first week. 43% give up by February.&nbsp;
Even the holy and saintly disciples broke a resolution.&nbsp;
In Jesus&rsquo; hour of intense agony and sorrow, in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus told them to sit nearby and to keep watch with him. I&rsquo;m sure they determined, with great inner-resolution to accomplish this -- to obey and to pray, just like Jesus had said.
Yet, it wasn&rsquo;t too long until Jesus returned and found them -- asleep. So much for that resolution!
&ldquo;Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. &ldquo;Couldn&rsquo;t you men keep watch with me for one hour?&rdquo; he asked Peter.41 &ldquo;Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.&rdquo; (Mt. 26:41-42 NIV)
Ultimately, what it comes down to is &ndash; resolution without intercession is ineffective. Resolution without God&rsquo;s accompanying grace is counterproductive. Resolution without keeping watch leads to falling into temptation.
In all this, I can&rsquo;t help but think -- it is better not to say, &ldquo;I am going to do this ___ this year,&rdquo; but, instead, to pray, &ldquo;God, give me grace and show how to do __ today. Reveal to me what to watch out for&hellip;&rdquo;&nbsp;
One sets itself up for defeat; the other sets itself up to rely on God. Just as I want my kid to trust me as I teach them, verses being a know-it-all who can do it all &ndash; God wants our trust too.
In this, we can be encouraged! God has all the grace we need! Like fresh bread, with fresh daily-equipping power all packed inside &ndash; we can approach him day-by-day, moment-by-moment, for all the grace we need in our hour of need, without setting ourselves up for defeat.&nbsp;
What if, instead of declaring some massive resolution we get about daily intercession for the deep desires of our heart? Perhaps, then, we&rsquo;ll see, even in the failings God is gleaning great learnings for us, as we go forward.
Our life change is not by our own power or might, but it all happens by the Spirit of God.&nbsp;
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
What do you want to see change in your life? What if, morning by morning, you ask God to help you, you seek His way and you keep knocking? How might God&rsquo;s grace be more valuable than your own willpower? How have you seen God change you in the past? Ask Him to do it again.
Kelly uplifts believers with boosts of faith; find encouragement by getting Kelly&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/119374">blog posts</a> by email. Kelly, creator of the &ldquo;Hear God&rsquo;s Voice&rdquo; podcast, is also a blogger, national speaker, and author of Take Every Thought Captive, Rest Now, Battle Ready, and Fear Fighting. Kelly, a real cheerleader of faith, loves seeing the power of prayer in live action. She loves seeing the look on people&rsquo;s faces when they realize &ndash;God is faithful! Kelly&rsquo;s work has been featured on The Today Show, CBN&rsquo;s 700 Club, Relevant and Today&rsquo;s Christian Woman.&nbsp;

Are Resolutions Failing Propositions?

In this episode of The Crosswalk Devotional, we celebrate the theme of hope as we step into the new year. As believers, we are reminded that each new beginning offers us a chance to renew our faith and trust in God’s promises. Together, we’ll explore Scripture that inspires hope, discuss how to let go of past disappointments, and embrace the future with a heart full of faith. Join us as we discover practical ways to cultivate hope in our daily lives and uplift those around us.

Join the Conversation:
We want to hear how you’re finding hope as you enter the new year! Share your stories and insights with us on social media @LifeaudioNetwork or via email—What new hopes and dreams are you embracing this year, and how can we pray for you in that journey?

🎙 🎉 SUBSCRIBE to our NEW SHOW - YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER:
https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ 

Full Transcript Below:

Newfound Hope for the New Year. Three Ways to Find it.

By Keri Eichberger

But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. (Micah 7:7) 

Hope isn’t something I’ve felt a whole lot of lately. Well, for a while actually. In fact, I honestly can’t remember when I last felt it, or when I seemed to lose it. Maybe it was a year ago when my first book was released, and the results didn’t quite match my efforts and initial excitement. And maybe a little more hope left me with the death of a beloved family member a few months later. Then more through the fear of Dad’s open heart surgery that followed. And some more with his sudden stroke too shortly after that. But I likely lost my final spark when we found out a huge investment crashed, leaving my family in a financial nightmare the very next season of sorrow.

And I hate to highlight so much of the sad side of life, and neglect to share the good—because deep down I know there actually is always so much to be thankful for. But vulnerably speaking, sometimes our reality and human nature tend to bend a bit down in the dumps. The ugly truth is, I feel like I was on the verge of forgetting how to even feel truly hopeful altogether.

But I want to be. I want to feel hope and joy and fresh, vibrant life budding and blossoming within. And I know God wants that. For all of his children. Plus, the alternative is just dark, depressing, and dreadful. Now these sentiments I am well acquainted with these days. Ugh, how horrible is that to admit?

Do you feel like you are lacking some hope too? Or any hope? Are you tired of feeling this way?

I sure am. I miss feeling alive with anticipation of blessings in the works. I miss excitedly expecting better days just ahead. I want to watch in joyful hope for the Lord‘s goodness and gifts, that I really do know are ever-flowing. 

You get it. Yes, we’ve all walked through some hard things. We’ve all cried out to God in our suffering more times than we’d like to be true. But here’s the thing. He has heard each and every cry. He has grieved and wept right with us. But he wants so much more for our lives. Because he loves us. He has better and bigger plans for our future. Because he loves us. He is pleased to share with us his glory and blessings right here on earth. Because he loves us.

I want this year to be different, don’t you? Yes, we all want to be filled with hope in the Lord.

Intersecting Faith and Life:

Here’s what I’ve learned from God and his Word when it comes to hope. It starts with him. Hope begins by:


Acknowledging him. Sitting silently in his presence. Sharing with Jesus what’s still causing you hurt and heartache. Releasing the disappointments of the past, your current season of sadness, your mistakes, mishaps, and misunderstandings. Acknowledging that he hears you and your cries. And then,


Acknowledging him as savior. Accepting and professing that he is the sovereign one who loves you so much. Who wants good for you. And has all the power to bring your best to be. You can trust your life in his all-powerful hands. And because of this, you can practice,


Waiting in hope for him. We wait because God is currently working out his plan. And we can do it with anticipation, patience, and hope because we know it will be nothing short of perfect. Because his love for you and me is nothing less than perfect.

Like Micah 7:7 says, “But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.”

Friend, let this be true of you too as we walk into the new year. Watch in hope for the Lord. Wait for our good, good God. The Almighty God who loves you. He is your savior. He has heard you, he hears you, and he always will. May we both not only be hopeful, but abounding with praise and joy today for the good things he is abundantly bringing our way.

In this episode of The Crosswalk Devotional, we celebrate the theme of hope as we step into the new year. As believers, we are reminded that each new beginning offers us a chance to renew our faith and trust in God&rsquo;s promises. Together, we&rsquo;ll explore Scripture that inspires hope, discuss how to let go of past disappointments, and embrace the future with a heart full of faith. Join us as we discover practical ways to cultivate hope in our daily lives and uplift those around us.
Join the Conversation: We want to hear how you&rsquo;re finding hope as you enter the new year! Share your stories and insights with us on social media @LifeaudioNetwork or via email&mdash;What new hopes and dreams are you embracing this year, and how can we pray for you in that journey?
🎙 🎉 SUBSCRIBE to our NEW SHOW - YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER: <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/">https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/</a>&nbsp;
Full Transcript Below:
Newfound Hope for the New Year. Three Ways to Find it.
By Keri Eichberger
But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. (Micah 7:7)&nbsp;
Hope isn&rsquo;t something I&rsquo;ve felt a whole lot of lately. Well, for a while actually. In fact, I honestly can&rsquo;t remember when I last felt it, or when I seemed to lose it. Maybe it was a year ago when my first book was released, and the results didn&rsquo;t quite match my efforts and initial excitement. And maybe a little more hope left me with the death of a beloved family member a few months later. Then more through the fear of Dad&rsquo;s open heart surgery that followed. And some more with his sudden stroke too shortly after that. But I likely lost my final spark when we found out a huge investment crashed, leaving my family in a financial nightmare the very next season of sorrow.
And I hate to highlight so much of the sad side of life, and neglect to share the good&mdash;because deep down I know there actually is always so much to be thankful for. But vulnerably speaking, sometimes our reality and human nature tend to bend a bit down in the dumps. The ugly truth is, I feel like I was on the verge of forgetting how to even feel truly hopeful altogether.
But I want to be. I want to feel hope and joy and fresh, vibrant life budding and blossoming within. And I know God wants that. For all of his children. Plus, the alternative is just dark, depressing, and dreadful. Now these sentiments I am well acquainted with these days. Ugh, how horrible is that to admit?
Do you feel like you are lacking some hope too? Or any hope? Are you tired of feeling this way?
I sure am. I miss feeling alive with anticipation of blessings in the works. I miss excitedly expecting better days just ahead. I want to watch in joyful hope for the Lord&lsquo;s goodness and gifts, that I really do know are ever-flowing.&nbsp;
You get it. Yes, we&rsquo;ve all walked through some hard things. We&rsquo;ve all cried out to God in our suffering more times than we&rsquo;d like to be true. But here&rsquo;s the thing. He has heard each and every cry. He has grieved and wept right with us. But he wants so much more for our lives. Because he loves us. He has better and bigger plans for our future. Because he loves us. He is pleased to share with us his glory and blessings right here on earth. Because he loves us.
I want this year to be different, don&rsquo;t you? Yes, we all want to be filled with hope in the Lord.
Intersecting Faith and Life:
Here&rsquo;s what I&rsquo;ve learned from God and his Word when it comes to hope. It starts with him. Hope begins by:
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Acknowledging him. Sitting silently in his presence. Sharing with Jesus what&rsquo;s still causing you hurt and heartache. Releasing the disappointments of the past, your current season of sadness, your mistakes, mishaps, and misunderstandings. Acknowledging that he hears you and your cries. And then,
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Acknowledging him as savior. Accepting and professing that he is the sovereign one who loves you so much. Who wants good for you. And has all the power to bring your best to be. You can trust your life in his all-powerful hands. And because of this, you can practice,
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Waiting in hope for him. We wait because God is currently working out his plan. And we can do it with anticipation, patience, and hope because we know it will be nothing short of perfect. Because his love for you and me is nothing less than perfect.
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Like Micah 7:7 says, &ldquo;But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.&rdquo;
Friend, let this be true of you too as we walk into the new year. Watch in hope for the Lord. Wait for our good, good God. The Almighty God who loves you. He is your savior. He has heard you, he hears you, and he always will. May we both not only be hopeful, but abounding with praise and joy today for the good things he is abundantly bringing our way.

New Found Hope for the New Year

In this episode of The Crosswalk Devotional, we tackle the question that often arises as the new year begins: "Now what?" After the excitement of new resolutions fades, how do we maintain our momentum and purpose? Together, we’ll explore how to set realistic goals that align with our faith, the importance of prayer in our planning, and ways to stay accountable in our spiritual journey. Let’s discover how to embrace the opportunities this new year holds while remaining anchored in God’s Word.

Join the Conversation:
We’d love to hear about your plans and aspirations for the new year! Share your thoughts with us on social media @LifeaudioNetwork or via email—What steps are you taking to grow in your faith this year, and how can we support you in that journey?

🎙 🎉 SUBSCRIBE to our NEW SHOW - YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER:
https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ 

Full Transcript Below:

New Year, Now What?

By Vivian Bricker

“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” - Ephesians 4:22-24 

Now that the New Year has arrived it is difficult to know where to go from here. The twinkling lights of Christmas have been packed up and we are sitting back at our work desk again. The dark, winter month of January has only begun and all we want to do is go back to Christmas Day. Most years I feel exactly like this, yet I know that I cannot return to the week prior. 

I have to move on—and so do you.

When we leave the previous year behind, we need to see the new year as a new start. We are no longer bound to the events of the past year. Instead, we can start fresh. Maybe this means making New Year resolutions, but maybe this means something different this year. Personally, I don’t believe in New Year resolutions as it is impossible to uphold them throughout the year. Once we feel we have failed, we give up on them. 

Therefore, it is more beneficial to look at the new year in a different way. We can either choose to deem this year already a “bad year” or we can try to make the most of it. This can be hard, especially when it is cold and dreary, but there are things we can do to make the cold winter months a bit more bearable. Most of us have jobs either in person or at home, therefore, we can decorate our work desks to be a bit more cheerful.

Letting in some natural light can do wonders or placing a flower vase on our desk can add a pop of color. Even these little things can make us see the new year in a different light. We don’t need to allow the darker days of January to make us think the rest of the year will be this hard. Instead, we can look forward to participating in winter activities, such as ice skating, skiing, or even staying at home under the covers reading a book. 

With this new year, we need to fight against the urge to automatically dismiss it as going bad. It’s only the first month of the year and many beautiful things can happen this year that we don’t even know about yet. This calls us to trust in God and not to lean on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). January is not a defining tool for the rest of the year and we need to let go of any post-Christmas sadness. 

Once we let go of this, we will be able to take hold of the new year. This is something that I’m learning to do, so we can do this together. Taking hold of this new year looks like letting the old year go and moving forward. We need to always be pushing forward in order not to fall back in our Christian walk with the Lord (Philippians 3:13-14). 

Intersecting Faith & Life:

The Apostle Paul tells us, “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness” (Ephesians 4:22-24). Our former year needs to be put away and we need to put on the new year with confidence. 

With this new year, we can become more dedicated followers of the Lord. By putting away the evil desires we once had, we can be made new in the attitudes of our minds. This is all part of the transforming work of God. Maybe last year wasn’t a good year for Christian growth or for life in general. See this new year as a chance to start over. 

This present year can be an opportunity to put on the new self, which is created to be like God in all of His righteousness and holiness. By pushing forward and continuing to fight the good fight, you will grow in your faith. Even though this new year starts with a dreary January, it might turn into your best year yet. Follow God faithfully and trust Him with the rest.

Further Reading:

Jeremiah 29:11

2 Corinthians 5:17

1 Timothy 6:12

In this episode of The Crosswalk Devotional, we tackle the question that often arises as the new year begins: "Now what?" After the excitement of new resolutions fades, how do we maintain our momentum and purpose? Together, we&rsquo;ll explore how to set realistic goals that align with our faith, the importance of prayer in our planning, and ways to stay accountable in our spiritual journey. Let&rsquo;s discover how to embrace the opportunities this new year holds while remaining anchored in God&rsquo;s Word.
Join the Conversation: We&rsquo;d love to hear about your plans and aspirations for the new year! Share your thoughts with us on social media @LifeaudioNetwork or via email&mdash;What steps are you taking to grow in your faith this year, and how can we support you in that journey?
🎙 🎉 SUBSCRIBE to our NEW SHOW - YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER: <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/">https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/</a>&nbsp;
Full Transcript Below:
New Year, Now What?
By Vivian Bricker
&ldquo;You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.&rdquo; - Ephesians 4:22-24&nbsp;
Now that the New Year has arrived it is difficult to know where to go from here. The twinkling lights of Christmas have been packed up and we are sitting back at our work desk again. The dark, winter month of January has only begun and all we want to do is go back to Christmas Day. Most years I feel exactly like this, yet I know that I cannot return to the week prior.&nbsp;
I have to move on&mdash;and so do you.
When we leave the previous year behind, we need to see the new year as a new start. We are no longer bound to the events of the past year. Instead, we can start fresh. Maybe this means making New Year resolutions, but maybe this means something different this year. Personally, I don&rsquo;t believe in New Year resolutions as it is impossible to uphold them throughout the year. Once we feel we have failed, we give up on them.&nbsp;
Therefore, it is more beneficial to look at the new year in a different way. We can either choose to deem this year already a &ldquo;bad year&rdquo; or we can try to make the most of it. This can be hard, especially when it is cold and dreary, but there are things we can do to make the cold winter months a bit more bearable. Most of us have jobs either in person or at home, therefore, we can decorate our work desks to be a bit more cheerful.
Letting in some natural light can do wonders or placing a flower vase on our desk can add a pop of color. Even these little things can make us see the new year in a different light. We don&rsquo;t need to allow the darker days of January to make us think the rest of the year will be this hard. Instead, we can look forward to participating in winter activities, such as ice skating, skiing, or even staying at home under the covers reading a book.&nbsp;
With this new year, we need to fight against the urge to automatically dismiss it as going bad. It&rsquo;s only the first month of the year and many beautiful things can happen this year that we don&rsquo;t even know about yet. This calls us to trust in God and not to lean on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). January is not a defining tool for the rest of the year and we need to let go of any post-Christmas sadness.&nbsp;
Once we let go of this, we will be able to take hold of the new year. This is something that I&rsquo;m learning to do, so we can do this together. Taking hold of this new year looks like letting the old year go and moving forward. We need to always be pushing forward in order not to fall back in our Christian walk with the Lord (Philippians 3:13-14).&nbsp;
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
The Apostle Paul tells us, &ldquo;You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness&rdquo; (Ephesians 4:22-24). Our former year needs to be put away and we need to put on the new year with confidence.&nbsp;
With this new year, we can become more dedicated followers of the Lord. By putting away the evil desires we once had, we can be made new in the attitudes of our minds. This is all part of the transforming work of God. Maybe last year wasn&rsquo;t a good year for Christian growth or for life in general. See this new year as a chance to start over.&nbsp;
This present year can be an opportunity to put on the new self, which is created to be like God in all of His righteousness and holiness. By pushing forward and continuing to fight the good fight, you will grow in your faith. Even though this new year starts with a dreary January, it might turn into your best year yet. Follow God faithfully and trust Him with the rest.
Further Reading:
Jeremiah 29:11
2 Corinthians 5:17
1 Timothy 6:12

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