Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God – Hebrews 12:2
Though several greeting cards had caught Carly’s attention and even stirred a chuckle, none captured the wishful thoughts she wanted to give her coworker, Stanley, before he retired. Then she saw a card featuring an open book with a hand turning the page. Opening it, Carly silently read the inscription: “God still has wonderful things for you to do with your life. Your story isn’t finished. It’s only going into a new chapter.” Grabbing her phone, Carly snapped a picture of the inspirational words and headed toward the checkout—satisfied to have found exactly what both Stanley and she needed to remember.
Too often, we associate ‘starting a new chapter’ only with major milestones like a new job, marriage, or retirement. But a new chapter applies to our daily lives when we see our life as a book, and each day is a fresh page. The ‘newness’ we seek isn’t conditioned by a change in our environment or the people around us, but rather by the choices we make. It’s about applying lessons from our past pages, choosing growth, and humbly seeking daily spiritual guidance.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we need not wait for certain events to enter a new chapter. Because He is the Author and Finisher of our faith, we are assured of continual transformation through our submission and His grace. Therefore, we can view each day as a blank page, divinely filled with a story written for His honor and glory.