As we move into a new year, we all seem to have preconceived notions that new beginnings will happen, COVID-19 will disappear, we will finally start exercising and eating right, we will read our Bibles more, pray more, be kinder, etc. But…why do we feel that January 1^st holds so much power? Like all the sudden on January 1^st the whole world gets their slate erased and a fresh start? Is this really the case? Has this ever happened? It would be nice, but in reality all of our problems will still be there on January 1^st. People will still be struggling, people will still be grumpy, sad, depressed, and unmotivated. COVID-19 (unfortunately) will still be there. And most of us (ahem…guilty!) will give up on our new diet or exercise plan before January ends. Our busy lives continue after January 1^st and the “Bible…