Happy New Year

Happy Sabbath and happy New Year to all! E.G. White wrote, “How often your lips utter the kindly greeting, ‘I wish you a happy new year,’ and then in a few moments speak impatient, fretful words. How many children are ever ready to dispute about trifles, unwilling to make the smallest sacrifice for others? To such the New Year will bring no real happiness. They may indulge in boisterous mirth, but their hearts know no peace or joy. Will you not come with penitence and humility to Jesus that he may cleanse you from the impurity of sin, and fit you for his heavenly kingdom? All who do this will have the happiest New Year that they ever experienced. It will bring joy in Heaven and joy on earth.