Chispa Magazine

“Jesus, thank You for all the blessings in my life, both big and small. Thank You for the love of family and friends, for the strength to face each day, and for the beauty in the world around me. I’m grateful for Your grace that carries me when I fall short and for the peace You bring to my heart even in difficult times. Thank You for guiding me, providing for me, and reminding me that I’m never alone. I trust in Your plan and give You thanks for all the good You’ve done in my life. In Your name I pray, Amen.”

It is so amazing how Jesus used the world that He created to teach His followers about His kingdom. He taught using nature so that His followers would have a visual illustration of how He created things to be, and how we should interact with His creation. The Bible says that His creation declares His glory! What a powerful God we serve that could curse a fig tree, set fire to a bush without it burning, split the sea for His people, cause water to flow from a rock, and walk on water himself! We are an amazing part, the crowning glory, of His creation, and He made all of this for us.

Even though we are a part of God’s vast creation, the Word of God says that He made us to rule over it! What a wonderful responsibility to be given!

Who decides what is true?
Hmm…

The start of a new year can be exciting and overwhelming, especially during these uncertain times. Whatever you’re feeling as we start 2023, we hope these Bible verses will encourage you to face the year with hope. Cling to them. Pray them. Live them.

Isaiah 40:31: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Psalm 90:12: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”