Best advice for 2024

At a community gathering in the park, an elderly sage picked up a lantern and turned to the assembled crowd, asking, "How heavy is this lantern?" As people offered their guesses, the sage smiled knowingly and explained, "The true weight isn't what's important. It's about how long I hold it. Just a few moments, it feels light. After an hour, it starts to weigh on me. And if I hold it all day, it becomes an unbearable burden.

As we reflect on the weight of this lantern, let's also consider the burdens we carry in life. Worry, doubt, fear—they all weigh us down. But God urges us to exchange worry for prayer and thanksgiving. Like the lantern, our burdens become heavy if held too long. Discover lasting peace by releasing them to God.

Verse of the Day: Philippians 4:6-7: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

This is a good song to start your day.

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