Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your New Year’s resolutions! It sounds like you have a heartfelt desire to grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with God. Let’s reflect on your intentions:
**Journal Entry Reflection**
**Surrounding Myself with God-Loving People:**
“Today, I’m reflecting on my resolutions for the New Year. I want to surround myself with people who love God, learn how to journal and communicate with Him, pray more, find a church, and read the Bible consistently. I feel a strong urge to cultivate a community that nurtures my faith and to establish habits that draw me closer to God.”
**Scripture for Reflection**
1. **Community in Christ:** Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
This verse emphasizes the importance of community and mutual encouragement in our faith journeys, reminding you to seek out fellowship with like-minded believers.
2. **Prayer and Connection:** 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
This passage encourages you to maintain a constant dialogue with God, integrating prayer into your daily life as a way to express gratitude and seek guidance.
3. **God’s Word as a Guide:** Psalm 119:105 (NIV)
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
This verse highlights the significance of reading the Bible, as it provides direction and clarity in your spiritual journey.
**Custom Prayer**
“Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart full of desire to grow closer to You in this New Year. I ask for Your guidance as I seek to surround myself with God-loving people and establish a routine of prayer and Bible reading. Help me to find a church community where I can thrive in my faith. May my journaling become a sacred space for our conversations, and may I always remember to lean on You for strength and wisdom. Thank You for the plans You have for me, and may I walk in them with joy and purpose. Amen.”
**Follow-Up**
Is there anything else going on in your life that we could pray for you? Your journey matters, and I’m here to support you with scripture and prayer.