New Year, New Start?

So many focus on the romanticism of a new year. A fresh start. A time to start over. Begin a new. "New year, new you." The gyms are full of those wanting to lose weight. Meal plans are started to work towards healthy eating. Coffee dates scheduled with old friends to be more intentional with. I myself had the "resolution" to begin a reading plan to read through the bible this year. But guess what? I've already failed at diving into the word every day. I have already fallen behind. Not even a month in!! 

The refreshing and encouraging part comes in one of my readings a few weeks ago. John 1:16 

From his fullness, we have received grace  upon grace. 

Coming to a face off with my weakness, I'm reminded of His grace and fullness. I am reminded that each day is a fresh start in His Kingdom. I am a new creation in Christ and I am able to be overwhelmed with His grace when I fail. 

So I will continue on with my "resolution" remembering first that it is in Him that I find my new beginning, not the new year. In Him, I find the grace to start over each day. In His fullness, I'm made new.