God gave the children of Israel a brand new start when they left Egypt. They left the slavery and bondage behind and entered their future with the wealth of Egypt.

 

Just like them, God wants you to leave the mistakes and hurts of 2008 behind because He doesn’t want you to take the problems of yesterday into tomorrow. And just like the Israelites, He doesn’t want you to leave 2008 empty-handed and unprepared for 2009.

 

Take the good things – the experiences learned, the wisdoms gained and the loves of 2008 and bring them into 2009 with you. These things are there to strengthen and encourage you, to help pay for your future. Why pay for something twice? If you have already been there and done that – why repeat it in the future?

 

God is handing you a new start – a brand new year with a brand new beginning. Carefully select the things you take with you - take the loves into the New Year but leave the hates behind.