Newness

It is the first day of 2015.
We worship a God
      Who specializes
not just in new starts
               but in new hearts.

I read this morning
the very first verse in the Bible
that talks about newness.
"In the beginning
God created the heavens
and the earth."
          Genesis 1.1

That verse alone
      changes everything
I think and know
about life,
myself,
others,
     and God Himself.

God is faithful.
With that truth,
I can look into this newest of years
        that is full of His goodness
and thankfully,
               His grace.
On Him alone,
      I can stake my life.