A new year invites us to pause—not to dwell on what is behind, but to lean forward into what Christ has ahead. Paul reminds us that the Christian life is not lived by looking backward but by pressing on with purpose, grace, and hope. We do not run alone. We run with the presence of Christ beside us, strengthening us, guiding us, and calling us upward. Whatever this year holds—joys, uncertainties, or quiet days—Jesus meets us in every step. The past is behind you. Christ is before you. And His grace is enough for the journey.
