Joy in January

A New Year's joy begins in January. It is the month that ushers in a New Year across the continents of the world. It is always a month with great expectations. The first day of January is at all times observed with great delight. Usually, there are picnics everywhere with a glad expression of joy in every face. We have exceedingly great joy that the previous year has passed with all it's troubles, terrors, tears, sicknesses, sorrows, panic, failures, anxieties, depressions, disappointments, heartaches, lacks, limitations, losses, rejections, stagnancy, unfruitfulness and that a new year has emerged with great hope of prospects, possibilities, happiness, health, joy, divine appointments, fruitfulness and greater heights.

The eve of the passing year must have been spent in prayer houses by everyone. We all value the prayers of the first few minutes of the new year. Those who never went to the house of God from the beginning of the year will go when it is few minutes to 12 o'clock of 31st of December and you won't see them again till another 31st December. While some people were thanking God for seeing us through year 2021, some were not moved. Some continued in their businesses without closing their shops when it was few minutes to the New Year. Even if the year has been so bad, we still have a reason to praise God. We have the gift of LIFE. That is enough to thank God for. It's great to begin the new year with God. To claim His promises for progress and prosperity.

The earnest desire of everyone is often centered on having joy in January and a happy new year. One thing we must do as we join others in the joy of the new year is to yearn for progress in our work. The carnivals of the new year should not overshadow our desire for success. The celebration has died down. Today is the first working day in this new year. It's the third day of the year. Time waits for no man. Preparations for the future starts with the little steps of today. Today is the tommorow we waited for yesterday. A little smile, a little more effort and perseverance, a little more care for details, a little more self-denial and a little more praying will make our future brighter and better.

While you bubble with joy in January, don't forget to exercise your faith in God for great possibilities in the new year. Learn new skills and improve yourself in little ways today. Last year has come and pass. This year has come to profit. May this year bring hope and happiness to us in all our ways.

Wishing you a prosperous and fulfilling new year filled with all blessings from above. Happy New Year.

Thanks for reading.

Boluwatife writes 🖌️