New Beginnings

by melissa bradshaw

New beginnings are always exciting! Maybe it’s the first day back to school with new supplies, clothes, or books—or getting new shoes after growing so much over the summer. Sometimes new beginnings happen when we move to a new home, church, or school.

The Bible talks about new beginnings too. After the Flood, God gave the world a new start. When the children of Israel left Egypt, they began a brand-new journey. Jesus gave people new beginnings when He healed them.

The Bible begins with “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). That beautiful world was spoiled by sin, but the last book of the Bible—Revelation—tells us that God will make everything new again (Revelation 21:5)!

The best news of all is that God promises to give us a new heart. As you begin this new year, I challenge you to take time each day to get to know God better.

We've got you started with the book of Genesis that will take five months to read. It's a fun Bible reading plan to help you connect with Jesus and learn more about His amazing love for you! When you finish this part of the journey, ask your teacher or parent to help you find more at myplacewithjesus.com. And if you send information to me (look on the website), I'll send you a free sticker for each month you finish!

Spend time connecting with God every day!

(For the complete Bible reading plan, please see our print issue or download on our Archive page.)

This article is provided by My Place with Jesus, a ministry of It is Written, a Christian media ministry based in Chattanooga, Tennessee that has been proclaiming the message of God’s love since 1956. Check out more fun and games on the My Place with Jesus website!