How to start the new beginning that God has for you.

Here is to the fifth week of sharing Top Posts from 9 Christian Bloggers for the #SummerSizzleBlogHop!

I am bummed that we are officially half ways done but so excited for the next few weeks because there are some anointed posts that I get to share.

 

Although having a break from writing for a few weeks is the blissful part of the Summer Sizzle, I would have to say my favorite part of the series is sharing posts from fellow bloggers that I genuinely receive so much encouragement and spiritual food from all the time!

 

Marva is definitely one of those ladies for me. She doesn’t just give me nibbles of what God is showing her, but gives me full course meals of what God is doing. This girl is anointed, powerful, and a mighty warrior. I am so blessed and honor to share any post she has to offer her on Married by His Grace.

Praying you take in the spiritual meat that is offered today! Do not forget to follow her at SunSparkleShine.com

 

Recent Summer Sizzle Blog Posts:

How to embrace God’s grace in our insecurities

10 Simple Ways to add Prayer to your day

How to build a consistent prayer life

How to start the New Beginning God has for you.

Whether it’s a new week, new month or new year — no matter the season — we can be witnesses to the joy of new beginnings. We get to choose the attitude we will have today, tomorrow, or any other day of the year.

 

Here are some of the things that inspire me about new beginnings.

 

God is doing a new thing

 

Isaiah 43:19-19

Forget the former things; do not dwell in the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.

 

I just love this verse! It reminds me that even when I don’t see it, God is behind the scenes working on my behalf. He is making a path where there was none. He is creating something completely new!

 

It doesn’t matter if you’ve left your New Year’s resolutions by the wayside weeks or months ago. Yes, it’s true that many of us have already forgotten the promises made and goals set.

 

But may I remind you? God is a god of new beginnings. And with Him, it’s never too late to start over!

 

What area of your life needs a new beginning? 

 

Is it your marriage, finances, your health, your friendships? Maybe it’s your heart.

 

You can start by choosing to commit this area of your life to God. I suggest you take some time to get away and refocus. Pray, pray, pray and look forward to the new thing that God will do.

Do you see it?

 

Even though God might be moving, we often have a hard time seeing what He’s doing. For many of us, seeing is believing. And we also believe the opposite to be true: If I don’t see it, I won’t believe it.

 

God knows that we are weak in this area. He knows that we are looking for a physical manifestation so that we can believe that He’s doing something new.

 

In John 4:35, Jesus had to say to His disciples, “Open your eyes and look!”

 

Today we need to ask God to open our eyes. We may not be able to see what He’s doing with our physical eyes but we can ask him to help us see with our spiritual eyes.

 

God what new thing do you want me to see today?

 

You can choose to walk with new hope. You too can have a new spring in your step.

 

God is not a magic genie who’s there to grant your every wish, but he does want us to commit our plans, our dreams and our new beginnings to him.

 

Allow the beauty surrounding you to remind you of God’s power and grace.

 

Be encouraged in knowing that He is doing a new thing in your life. He’s doing it for me and He’s doing it for you too! Do you see it?

 

How about you?

 

What new thing is God doing for you right now?

In what areas of your life do you see Him working?

Do you need someone to pray for you? I’d be happy to pray on your behalf.

 

Let’s start afresh together!

Wishing you blessings!

 

Marva is an island-living, sun-loving Christian wife and mother. As a business owner, management consultant, trainer and coach, she’s no stranger to busy but chooses the full life Christ offers instead (John 10:10). She finds joy in encouraging women to slow down and shine in the light of God’s goodness. You can find her writing about her life and faith on her website SunSparkleShine.com as well as Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram. Get a free copy of her e-book You Were Made to Sparkle here.