Perspective

Perspective

December 29, 2024

‍“Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of God’s throne.”

(Hebrews 12:1–2, Holman Christian Standard Bible)

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HOW DO I GAIN PERSPECTIVE ON 2024?

“Therefore…”

‍“By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight.”

(Hebrews 11:33–34, New Living Translation)

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1. Look Back

What has God done in 2024?

“…since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us…”

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2. Look Around

Who am I surrounding myself with?

“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”

(Proverbs 27:17, NLT)

‍“…let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us…”

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3. Look Down

What’s been tripping me up in 2024?

• Worries weighing me down: ______________________________

• Sins tripping me up: ______________________________

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4. Look Ahead

Where are we going in 2025?

• My dreams/plans for 2025: ______________________________

“…Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us…”

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5. Look Up!

Where does my hope come from?

“I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!”

(Psalm 121:1–2, NLT)

“Keeping our eyes on Jesus… who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame and has sat down at the right hand of God’s throne.”

(Hebrews 12:2, HCSB)‍