Romans 15:4-6, 13 (NIV) For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ... May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
It is my sincerest hope that this devotional series of Brown Paper Packages has given you a new insight and perspective not just on gifts in general...but on our Gracious Heavenly Father who lovingly desires to bless us daily with his good gifts. On this last day of 2025, as we begin wrapping up the past year, recall the blessings God has given you. Make a list; it will amaze you.
As far as the challenges, disappointments, mistakes, hurts and struggles of 2025—let it go. The past is called “the past” for a reason. Leave it there. Make today the day you settle your accounts with your Heavenly Father and begin anew. Once you have spent quality time in prayer, prepare yourself to unwrap 2026 with:
· the gift of assurance
· the gift of guidance
· the gift of endurance
· the gift of promise
· the gift of wisdom
· the gift of discernment
· the gift of calming peace
· the gift of boldness
· the gift of credibility
Gracious Heavenly Father,
We come to you with humility and grateful hearts for all the good gifts you long to give us. We ask forgiveness for the many ways in which we have fallen short of your grace during 2025 and ask that you might create in us a clean heart and positive mind for 2026. We have no clue what the year will bring, but we trust you in all things.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from The Thompson Chain-Reference® Bible, New International Version® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1983 by Zondervan Corporation. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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