We will be glad and rejoice in You. We won’t start the new year with the sad sounds of a sackbut, but with the sweet melodies of joyful music. "O come, let us sing to the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation." The heavens are full of treasures in Jesus! What endless streams of

joy flow from Him—every drop comes from His fullness! O sweet Lord Jesus, since You are the portion of Your people, bless us this year with a deep awareness of Your worth, so that from the first to the last day, we may be glad and rejoice in You.

Another chapter in the book of love is about to begin, and it starts with hope. Angels are coming to greet us, each bringing a blessing. As we move forward into a future filled with mercy, we will need new songs of praise, because each day will reveal

fresh wonders of God’s faithfulness and grace. So, brothers and sisters, let us sing a new song to the Lord. Let’s start the new year with hope and gratitude. As the church bells ring, let the joy ring in our hearts as well.