Hopes, Dreams, and Goals for a New YearSample

The Lord is God!

REFLECT: In Isaiah 40, the prophet is looking ahead to hard days when the Israelites will be living in exile in Babylon, and he is sharing God’s words of comfort. When times get harder than they are even today, be assured that the Creator of the world, the everlasting God, remains in control! Start a new journal page and write “God” at the top of the page. Write down everything that this chapter reveals about Him.

PRAY: Bow your head over the page and pray, “God, You are...” as you read through your notes. Confess where you struggle to believe that He is who He says He is. Use Isaiah 40:29-31 to ask Him for what you need.

PRACTICE: In your journal, create 3 sections for HOPES, DREAMS, and GOALS. Don’t write anything else today; just invite God to help you hope, dream, and set goals as you work through this plan.