Typically, a benediction is given at the end of a worship service—after we've prayed and sung and confessed and listened to the word of God proclaimed. It's a way to seemingly seal it all up, close it all out. But what's interesting to consider is that, really, a benediction is a beginning. A blessing. A sending. A gift. It's a way to say, "As we move into what's next, this is what we hope will be true. This is who we hope we will be. And this is who we hope we will become."

So, as we step into this new year, I'm offering a brief benediction for the brand new year. I hope you'll listen in.

Grant Me Your Sense of Timing by Ted Loder from Guerillas of Grace

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