Happy New Year

  [279 words] “Happy New Year” is an expression that we throw about. But do we really mean it? As you enter the new year, is your life filled with Joy?  As a Christian, you have many reasons to be joyful. May I mention a few?  All your sins have been forgiven. When you came up from the waters of baptism complete and total forgiveness was yours (Acts 2:38). If you have remained faithful all your sins are constantly washed clean by Jesus’ blood (1 John 1:7; 1 John 2:2).  All your prayers are being answered (1 John 5:14-15). Sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes it is “I have a better idea.” But in all cases, you prayers are being answered. And each answer is for your eventual best outcome (Romans 8:28).  As Christians, God will “draw near to us.” Often, we hear people say: “I feel like God doesn’t…