Do you long for a new beginning in a certain area of your life and wonder where to start?
Here is a sneak peek of my guest post at Medium.com for Devotable about the best preparation for a successful new beginning.
There is something so powerful, exciting, and fascinating about the white sheet of paper, the blank canvas, the new chapter, the fresh morning, the new year.
We are thrilled at the possibility to start again and anxious not to fail. We wonder if it is possible to prepare in advance and ensure the success of our new beginning.
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The Best Preparation for a Successful New Beginning
The best preparation for a successful new beginning is preparing our hearts and minds for action in advance.
The first and most important step is to set our hearts to trust God with our new beginning and lean on the truth that He has prepared everything in advance for us to succeed in what He has called us to do, to change, and to pursue.
The first and most important step is to set our hearts to trust God with our new beginning and lean on the truth that He has prepared everything in advance for us to succeed. #newbeginning #trustGod Share on XI love the story of Solomon in the Bible. Solomon did amazing and grand works, and his achievements were exceeding in excellence and beauty. The Bible tells us that all his work was prepared in advance from the day of laying the foundation until the day it was finished.
Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the foundation of the house of the Lord, and until it was finished. So the house of the Lord was perfected. (2 Chronicles 8:16)
Read the rest of the post at Medium.com and be strengthened and encouraged.
More Encouragement for a Successful New Beginning
If you need more encouragement for a successful new beginning, I could recommend these helpful and encouraging books:
Draw Near: How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings by Hadassah Treu
Restoration Year by John Eldredge
All Things New by John Eldredge
Forward: Discovering God’s Presence and Purpose in Your Tomorrow by David Jeremiah
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Trust and prepare–no better way to begin something new.
Thanks, Barbara!
Love this prompt to trust God with our new beginning, He s the one who restores and redeems!
Thanks, Sharon! Yes, He absolutely is!
What an encouraging post on trusting God in all our endeavors. I especially appreciate the reminder that nothing is a surprise to Him. Thank you so much!
Thanks so much, Patti! I am happy that it encouraged you!
I finished reading this article on Medium and wanted to clap, but I can’t remember my login details:( Beautiful and uplifting, especially today as I had a very difficult one. Trying hard to move over!
Thanks so much for your encouraging feedback, Mihaela! I am so glad that you found the post helpful and inspiring! Blessings to you!
Always be ready, always preparing. Amen to that
Thanks, Ann! With God on our side, we can be always ready for a new beginning!
It’s always comforting to know that nothing is a surprise to God. He knows what our future holds, and I can trust in Him. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Thanks, Lisa! Truth: God knows the future and He is preparing all we need for our future.
I love this, Hadassah–“He is the Alpha and Omega and the way between them.”
Even in our hard places, He is there.
Blessings and peace to you,
Tammy
Thanks so much, Tammy! I am happy that the post encouraged you! Blessings to you too, friend!
Inviting God into my new beginning is one way I prepare. Trusting God and preparing to take action are also vital steps!
Thanks for sharing your experience, Ginger! Yes, inviting God in our new beginnings and stay tuned to Him are always the right steps to take.