“10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1…Happy New Year!” It is a tradition that is shared by peoples and nations all around the world, regardless of ethnicity or religion. However as we turn the last page and close the book on 2008 not everyone shares the same feelings.

For some it is a time of celebration and they welcome the New Year with open arms. To them it will be a year in which births, graduations, marriages, and many of life’s other joyous milestones occur. Looking forward to such events these people eagerly step into 2009 with an attitude of expectancy and hope.

Others are not in the same position. Some leave 2008 feeling used and abused. For them 2008 represents the year they got divorced, buried a loved one, or some other memory they would rather forget. Many of you have been a victim of the economy and have lost your jobs or are currently watching as your 401K and retirement accounts shrink at an alarming pace. For those who find themselves in this position they dread the arrival of another year expecting that it will only bring more stress, anxiety, and fear.

Regardless of how 2008 treated you we want you to stop right now and take a moment of silence, for 2008 has passed away and is officially history. It is a new year and 2009 is a book that has yet to be written. Empty pages represent a new start, a future with endless possibilities and new levels of potential that you have yet to reach.

Psalm 65:11 proclaims “You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance.”

Declare now that 2009 will be a year of goodness and abundance! We are members of God’s Kingdom, that means we are a part of God’s economy. Knowing this we are not to allow the current headlines to dictate our steps or tell us how to conform our lives. The world’s paths are wrought with drought and recession. The Bible tells us that God’s paths “drip with abundance”. Which path do you want to follow?
Our passion and determination have never been greater. In fact we have raised the bar and intend to take all areas of our lives, ministry, and music to a new level this year. We will not be fearful, anxious, or hold anything back because of what is going on around us. We have full confidence that God is going to see us through any storms that may lie on the horizon of 2009. Our prayer is that you will accept this invitation and join us as we begin this journey into 2009. Please share with us scriptures that are of encouragement to you in these areas. Let us know about what challenges you are facing so we can bind together in prayer, together we can make it and achieve the victory!