| New Car Smell For The Soul |

In light of my sister leaving this morning for Rwanda, I find myself inclined to think upon new beginnings and opportunities. She is venturing forth in faith for a year in a foreign country. She is not looking at this relocation as exile, for God is going ahead of her and preparing her way. He is the great provider of all things new.

Today I too have been given new opportunities, but it is how I choose to use them that is important. Paul writes about transforming ourselves from worldly to Godly in his letter to the church in Rome.

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." -Romans 12:2

Today I have the opportunity to show my wife that I love her in new and exciting ways. I have been given a new day to sing praises to my God, attuning myself bit by bit more and more towards Him and His will.

Today, I choose to serve You God. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.