Pastor Simon Obert encourages us to, as we begin a new year, make time to reflect on God's work in our lives; expressing gratitude for His known and unknown blessings. Pastor Simon teaches that cultivating a lifestyle of gratitude and being still in God's presence can transform our perspective, replacing fear and anxiety with joy and hope.

Remembering God's faithfulness and promises to never leave or forsake us should encourage us to trust Him fully, even in the midst of life's challenges. Our call is to live as a joyful, thankful, and rooted people… standing in contrast to the world's despair and offering the hope found in Christ.