Dec. 26, 2025

Day 361 The Gift of a New Beginning | Isaiah 43:19

Day 361 The Gift of a New Beginning | Isaiah 43:19

Send us a text If you’ve been waiting for permission to turn the page, consider this your moment. We open Isaiah 43:19 and sit with a bold claim: God is already doing something new. That promise isn’t abstract or reserved for people who feel “ready.” It speaks to anyone standing at the edge of a year with mixed feelings—grateful, tired, hopeful, unsure—and invites a fresh start rooted in God’s steady love, not in our perfect timing. We walk through a simple framework to move from inspiration...

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If you’ve been waiting for permission to turn the page, consider this your moment. We open Isaiah 43:19 and sit with a bold claim: God is already doing something new. That promise isn’t abstract or reserved for people who feel “ready.” It speaks to anyone standing at the edge of a year with mixed feelings—grateful, tired, hopeful, unsure—and invites a fresh start rooted in God’s steady love, not in our perfect timing.

We walk through a simple framework to move from inspiration to action. First, we notice where God has been faithful this year, because memory fuels trust. Then we choose one area—just one—where a new beginning matters most. Maybe it’s anxiety that keeps you awake, a relationship that needs courage and kindness, or a spiritual habit that slipped away. With that focus named, we pray for guidance and take a small, doable step that fits real life: a short daily rhythm, a brave message sent, a thirty-minute block for creative work. Small doesn’t mean trivial. Small steps, repeated, carve a path through the wilderness.

You’ll hear a brief guided prayer, reminders that setbacks don’t disqualify you, and encouragement to invite a friend into your process for gentle accountability. We close with gratitude and expectation, trusting that the God who writes new chapters can meet you right where you are and lead you forward with hope. If this spoke to you, subscribe for weekly encouragement, share it with someone who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show. What’s the one new beginning you’re choosing today?

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Chapters

01:06 - Welcome And Purpose

01:26 - Weekends With Lauren Intro

01:30 - Isaiah 43:19 And Fresh Starts

01:34 - Reflecting On God’s New Work

01:54 - Practical Step And Guided Prayer

02:34 - Closing And Ways To Connect

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom.

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Ready to feel inspired?

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Let's get started.

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And now, weekends with Lauren.

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Today is day 361, the gift of a new beginning, will be in Isaiah chapter 43, verse 19 from the New Living Translation.

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Hey, it's Saturday, and today we're talking about one of God's most beautiful gifts, a fresh start.

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For I'm about to do something new.

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See, I have already begun.

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Do you not see it?

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One of the greatest gifts God gives is the chance to begin again.

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No matter what's in your past, he can bring new life and new purpose.

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As we approach the end of the year, reflect on the ways God has been faithful in the areas where you need a fresh start.

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His mercies are new every morning, and he loves to make things new.

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So do this.

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Write down one area of your life where you need a new beginning.

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Pray and ask God to lead you into the fresh start He has for you.

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And let's pray together.

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Father, thank you for the gift of new beginnings.

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Help me to trust that you are working in my life and to step into the future with hope.

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Amen.

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Now I'll see you tomorrow as we finish the year with gratitude and expectation for what's ahead.

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Well, that's all for today.

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But remember, I'm here every weekend, and you should be too.

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The executive producer for Wisdom for the Day, Weekends with Lauren, is Kimmy Shirley.

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Special intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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You can message me or Rick at renewedmindsets.com slash contact.

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I'm so glad we had this time together.

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And don't forget, he's not finished writing your story.

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Come back next time and we'll keep walking it out together here on weekends with Lauren.

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I love you all so much.

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Bye.