Ok I know you are hearing and seeing all kinds of posts about ‘new start new year new goals new you…etc. And to be honest I have been excited for the new year. Something about starting over and having a fresh start sounds amazing. And there was nothing crazy bad about 2022. There were ALOT of things going on BUT also ALOT of amazing family time and growth! BUT it’s nice to know there is sort of a reset coming that can bring me back and help me focus. Especially after the Christmas season where we over indulge and tend to get lazy etc. (or maybe that is just me?? lol)And today I want to encourage you in the fresh start of 2023. Not to tell you that you should make these lofty goals of reading 5 chapters of the Bible a day, feed the homeless in your neighborhood, start making super healthy meals for your family every night, read more, shop less, serve at your church every week, etc etc etc. No I’m here to remind you of things that are new BECAUSE of Jesus. We can’t work or earn or change routines to get the newness that comes from just being with Him. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”—2 Corinthians 5:17A Fresh start bring new beginnings which come from God!A Fresh start brings new perspectives and directionA Fresh start brings new gratitude and praise