Our church has a wonderful prayer team led by Meredith Fichtel.

Meredith writes:

“Behold, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us.” Isaiah 25:9
“Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. ” 2 Corinthians 8: 9
“He who follows righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness and honor. ” Proverbs 21: 21
“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.” Titus 2: 11

January 1, 2026 — Twelve o’clock midnight, then a few minutes after….Moments in time that we may record with hoorahs, kisses, confetti, a bubbly toast, or possibly this year, with heartache and tears. Joy and sadness come with living, but they are, in the scheme of things, mere moments, often unbidden. But, where and how we spend our eternity, and with whom, is offered for our choosing, because of God’s gift of His Son.

More than two millennia ago, the future of mankind was graced by an act of God so generous and merciful that no good thing we could imagine would compare. We were given hope and the chance for a glorious future, everything worth having and celebrating, with the birth of one tiny baby. God changed everything when He gave us His Son, Jesus. God’s Grace, His Mercy, His Forgiveness, His Son, eternal life… undeserved by us, but offered freely to all. We have only to choose to believe, with heart, mind and soul, that Jesus is the Son of God, who lived, died and rose again for the forgiveness of our sins. If we haven’t yet prayed that prayer of faith and surrender, this is the time! It’s never too soon. God wants us with all our faults, our baggage, our past and present mistakes, as we are, laying whatever we bring at His feet, humbly asking forgiveness. His mercy and grace are enough. His love will never end. He wants us so badly that He sent His Son to die for us. What more proof do we need? Through Jesus, our inheritance is assured. For our sakes He became poor that we might have life now, and forever, with beauty and riches beyond our imagining. Seek Him in prayer. With all your heart. You’ll see His Grace.

Let us pray — Heavenly Father, I love You with all my heart, and I lay my sins at Your feet, asking forgiveness. I trust You to guide me on the path You have planned for me, knowing that Your goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and ever thereafter. Help me, Lord, to give You my moments, my days this new year, in worship and in service. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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