Jan. 20, 2025

Day 20 I Forgot | Isaiah 43:18-19

Day 20 I Forgot | Isaiah 43:18-19
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What if the past is holding you back from the future God has planned for you? Discover how embracing new beginnings can transform your life in this episode of Wisdom for the Day. Join me, Rick, as we explore the profound messages from Isaiah 43:18-19 and Philippians 3:13-14, which urge us to release old burdens and open our hearts to the fresh start that Christ offers. Whether you're nostalgic for "the good old days" or wrestling with past mistakes, this episode promises to guide you towards a future filled with joy and hope. Together, we'll unpack how adults, much like kids, can find excitement in new experiences, and how faith invites us to look forward with anticipation.

Reflect on the joys of newness that we so often cherish, like the thrill of new clothes or the scent of a new car, and apply that same joy to your spiritual journey. Let God’s promise of transformation inspire you to let go of what no longer serves you, and embrace the new life He offers. As we pray together, let’s thank God for the opportunities to live joyfully and purposefully through His grace. Don’t miss out on the chance to renew your mindset and become part of our vibrant community at wisdomfortheday.org. Join me tomorrow for more insights from God's Word, and remember, each day is a new beginning.

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is day 20.

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I forgot We'll be reading from the book of Isaiah, chapter 43, verses 18 and 19 from the New Living Translation Forget the former things, do not dwell on the past.

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See, I'm doing a new thing.

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Do you enjoy getting new things?

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A lot of us do.

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We just had Christmas.

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For kids, part of the thrill of opening presents at Christmas or on their birthday is the excitement of receiving something new.

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Adults, you know we feel the same way About new clothes, a new car, even the fresh smell of new carpet in our house.

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We all like new things.

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But sometimes we can get stuck in the past.

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Some of us might hold on to a nostalgic hope of returning to the good old days, while others of us might feel trapped by a past that we can't escape.

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Maybe it's the pain of growing up in a broken home, or regret over past sins or the sting of injustice that's been done to us, while Christians don't ignore the past.

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Faith in Christ challenges us to look forward.

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Our goal isn't just change for the sake of change, like the new things alone could give us hope or satisfaction, but instead Isaiah points us to the only one who brings lasting change.

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God says I am doing a new thing.

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Now we find true joy in letting go of our past when our future rests in the transformation that Christ brings.

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Because of the cross, we can forget our sinful past Philippians, chapter 3, 13 and 14.

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And we can move forward as new people in Christ Jesus, experiencing the joy and the hope that only he can give.

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Won't you pray with me, god, father, god of new beginnings?

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Thank you for a fresh start.

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Thank you for the fresh start that we have in Christ.

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Help us to leave behind our sin and to live joyfully.

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For him, in Jesus' precious name, we pray, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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Until tomorrow.

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I'm Rick, I love you, see ya.