1. We give the Holy Spirit room to renew our spiritual enthusiasm when we simplify our life by letting go of those things that are complicating or cluttering our time or space. From the overfilling of our homes, closets and garages, to the over-commitment of our calendars, we need to routinely look around and consider: What can I let go of or give away?
2. The Holy Spirit renews our sense of spiritual expectation when we actively look for, take steps to remember, and praise what God has done and is doing in our lives. Journal, start a “praises” bulletin board, or do as the ancient believers did and set up stones in your garden to remember the activity of God in your life! It’s amazing how the more we remember to look for and appreciate God’s involvement in our life, the more we will begin to confidently expect, experience, and recognize His unfailing providence for our daily lives.
3. The Holy Spirit renews our spiritual energy when we intentionally step out of our comfort zone and reach out to do something entirely new in God's power. When we become totally competent to accomplish whatever we are doing, we no longer need to rely on God's power. Living in the "power zone" is never easy, and is rarely comfortable. But, if we can do it on our own, we are not growing in God's power. What is that little voice in the back of your mind urging you to do? Take a step in leadership? Reach out to a neighbor or family member in need of Christ? Stand up for a godly cause? Ask the Holy Spirit what new, exciting, and completely impossible thing God wants to do through you this new year. Remember, "What is impossible with men is possible with God!" Luke 18:2
Holy Spirit, renew my enthusiasm, expectation, and energy this New Year. Help me to be a fervent servant for Christ! Amen
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