Monday Morning Reset: New Mercies for a New Week

​“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22-23

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The Weekly Word is: "Steadfast"

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Mondays often feel like a mountain we have to climb. We look at the week ahead—the meetings, the chores, the "to-do" lists—and we feel like we have to provide all the energy ourselves.

​But look at the verse above. The word isn't "Your energy is new every morning" or "Your productivity is great." It says His mercies are new.

​You don't have to carry the weight of last week’s mistakes into this week. You don't even have to carry the weight of this week's expectations yet. Today is a fresh slate provided by a God who isn't tired, even if you are.

​Take a deep breath. Read this slowly:

​"Father, thank You for a new Monday. I surrender my 'to-do' list to You. Before I try to be productive, help me to simply be present with You. When the week gets loud, remind me of Your steadfast love. Give me the strength for just today, and the grace to handle whatever comes my way. Amen."

​This week, whenever you feel overwhelmed stop and whisper the word: "Steadfast." Remind yourself that while your circumstances change, His presence remains the same.

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Pastor Rajiv's Mid Week Message

 

Your "Aha" Moment

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” — Isaiah 60:1

Have you ever had an aha moment in life?

Of course you have. We all have.

Archimedes had it in a bathtub.

Newton had it under an apple tree.

And Christians—believe it or not—have it again and again.

Today, the 6th of January, marks one of the greatest aha moments in human history.

Twelve days after Christmas, the world outside the Jewish community met Jesus for the very first time. The wise men arrived, knelt, and worshipped. And in that moment, the light of Christ stepped beyond Bethlehem and into the nations.

This is why we call today "Epiphany"—the day the world said, “Oh! This is who He is.”

It was the divine "aha" moment that changed everything.

🌿 Why does Epiphany matter to us today?

Because the story of Epiphany is not just historical.

It is deeply personal.

There are moments in our walk with God when something suddenly clicks.

A truth we’ve heard a hundred times becomes alive.

A Scripture we’ve skimmed for years suddenly breathes.

A burden we’ve carried for too long suddenly lifts.

These are the Aha moments of epiphany—

holy interruptions where God turns on the light inside us.

Epiphany is not merely about understanding; it is about recognition.

It is the moment when the heart catches up to what the mind already knows.

It is when Jesus—who has been walking beside us all along—becomes unmistakably visible.

Your Personal Epiphany

Ms. Francis Taylor describes it beautifully:

“Think back to the moment when you accepted your faith in Christ as your Savior. Perhaps it was a gradual realization that what you have been taught over the years was true. Perhaps it was a particular event of joy or sadness that caused you to welcome Jesus into your heart. This was your epiphany.”

Your epiphany may not have involved a star in the sky or gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

But it involved something far greater—

the King of Kings revealing Himself to you.

And the truth is, God doesn’t stop at one epiphany.

He keeps giving them.

He keeps opening our eyes.

He keeps surprising us with light.

Your history is Not Your Destiny.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life!

Think about that.

There is something incredibly powerful about the clean slate of January 1st. It’s a natural moment to exhale the weight of the past year and inhale the possibility of the new one.

But what does ​Scripture say about this?  

​"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." — Isaiah 43:18-19

​​We often treat the phrase "the first day of the rest of your life" as a motivational cliché, but spiritually, it is a profound truth. In God’s economy, His mercies are new every morning. This means that your history—whether it was defined by mountain-top successes or valley-low mistakes—does not have to be your destiny.

When I look at my history, I shudder with fear for the future. But the fact is - that is not my destiny. My destiny is to serve the Lord.

​The "rest of your life" doesn't start when you reach a certain goal, lose the weight, or fix the relationship. It starts the moment you decide that today is the pivot point.

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Break that Rearview Mirror!

​It is impossible to run forward effectively if you are constantly looking over your shoulder. Dwelling on "what could have been" or "what went wrong" acts like an anchor, keeping you tethered to a version of yourself that no longer exists.

​To embrace this first day, you must give yourself permission to:

• ​Release the Guilt: Forgive yourself for the habits you didn't break last year.

• ​Release the Glory: Don't let yesterday’s trophies make you complacent today.

• ​Accept the Unknown: You don't need to see the whole map to take the first step. There are some who also take a leap of faith - a step into the unknown.

​Living as if today is the first day of your life brings a sense of holy curiosity. When everything is new, you notice the details. You listen more closely. You treat people with more kindness because you aren't carrying the baggage of old grudges. You approach your work with "beginner’s eyes," looking for ways to grow rather than just ways to finish.

​Let's think about this: 

• ​If I truly believed today was a completely fresh start, what is one "weight" I would choose to stop carrying right now?

• ​What is one "new thing" (a habit, a mindset, or a goal) I feel a nudge to begin today?

​At the end, remember - Today comes every day. Not just on the 1st of Jan.

Stepping Into God’s New Mercies

As we step into a new year, we don’t walk in with our strength — we walk in with God’s mercy. The year behind us may hold moments we didn’t expect, prayers still waiting for answers, and chapters we’re still learning to understand. But the year ahead begins with a promise: 

“His mercies are new every morning.”

You don’t need to have everything figured out.

You don’t need a perfect plan.

You don't need new resolutions. 

You just need to take the next step with Jesus.

He goes before you.

He walks beside you.

He carries what you cannot.

May this new year be filled with quiet courage, renewed hope, and the gentle assurance that God is already in your tomorrow.

Happy New Year — grace is going ahead of you.

The Week After Christmas

​The Power of Small

Sometimes the biggest miracles begin in the smallest moments.

📝 Reflection:

The week after Christmas can feel strangely quiet. The lights dim, the celebrations fade, and life returns to its ordinary rhythm. But God often does His greatest work in the ordinary.
Jesus came to us as a baby — small, unnoticed, wrapped in simplicity. Yet through that small beginning, heaven touched earth.
Maybe your life feels small right now. Maybe your prayers feel small. Maybe your strength feels small. But God delights in using the small to reveal the extraordinary.

❓ Think about this: What “small thing” is God asking you to trust Him with this week?

🙏 Prayer: Jesus, thank You for meeting us in the small places. Open our eyes to see Your presence in the ordinary moments of our week. Give us faith to trust that nothing is too small for You to use. Amen

The Star of the Show: Pastor Rajiv's Xmas Message

 

Have a Blessed Christmas

 

The Great Rescue Mission

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given..." — Isaiah 9:6

​In the middle-class of the "Christmas rush"—the tangled lights, the final grocery runs, and the mountain of wrapping paper—it is so easy to treat Jesus like a guest we forgot to invite to His own party. We deck the halls and set the table, but sometimes the "Birthday Boy" gets pushed into the corner of our hearts while the festivities take center stage.

​But think about that first Christmas. There was no tinsel, no matching sweaters, and no perfect lighting. There was just a cold stable, a humble manger, and a King who chose to become small so that we could know how big God’s love truly is.

Christmas isn't just a holiday; it’s a rescue mission. God didn't send a program, a policy, or a philosophy to save us—He sent a Person. When we focus on the "Birthday Boy," the pressure of the season starts to melt away. We realize that:

- Peace isn't the absence of a busy schedule; it’s the presence of Christ.

- Joy isn't found in what’s under the tree, but in who hung on the tree for us.

​- Love is a God who stepped out of heaven to be "Immanuel"—God with us.

Today, as you look at the lights and hear the music, take a second to pause. Imagine the manger sitting right in the middle of your living room. Before the food is served and the gifts are opened, give Him the gift He wants most: your attention, your gratitude, and your heart.

Lord, thank You for the gift of Your Son. In all the noise of the season, help me to hear the quiet cry of the Baby in the manger. Help me to remember that You are the reason we celebrate, the hope we cling to, and the light that never goes out. May my life be a " Birthday" message to You today. Amen.