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Bible reading:Isaiah 43:14-21
God offers you, as he did the people of Israel, an opportunity to start over. In Isaiah 43:19 God says, "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?" Any time we choose, we can put the failures and mistakes of the past behind us and begin over again. Every day God gives us new life, new opportunities, new beginnings.
Think of what you'd like to change: your spending habits, your overeating, your overspending, your lack of friends, a disappointing relationship, (your failure here). You can begin anew ... forgetting your past mistakes ... working toward real change. Your life is a Tabla Rosa ... a clean slate. This time you have God at your side, helping you make better choices, helping you succeed.
Whatever your need, seize this offer of a new beginning. Thank God that he forgives all that you regret. Forgive yourself for the times you've failed. Make some new plans and set new goals. It's Spring: a great time to clean out the deadwood and let your life bloom in fresh, new ways.
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