The Daily Dose #0114
Are You Beginning the Year with God?
A new year is a fresh opportunity to renew your commitment to God. Wesley’s covenantal prayer reflects the heart of a believer fully surrendered to Christ’s purposes. Beginning the year with this mindset means placing your life completely in His hands, trusting Him to lead you in every step and decision.
Today, as you reflect on the year ahead, ask yourself: What does full surrender look like in your life? Commit your plans, hopes, and challenges to God, and trust that His purpose for you is greater than anything you can imagine. Start this year with a heart that says, “Lord, I am Yours.”
"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established."
— Proverbs 16:3
Brief Biographical Summary
John Wesley (1703–1791) was the founder of Methodism and a passionate preacher whose ministry spanned decades and continents. His covenant prayer, often used in Methodist traditions to mark the New Year, continues to inspire believers to surrender fully to God.
Fun fact: Wesley traveled over 250,000 miles on horseback during his ministry, preaching thousands of sermons and spreading the gospel across England and America.
