Every January, people make goals, set resolutions, and say things like “new year, new me.” But for many of us, those resolutions don’t last — and even when they do, they don’t truly heal what’s broken inside.

In this episode of Rise and Shine, Haylee shares why accepting Jesus matters more than any New Year’s resolution. Goals and self-improvement can be good things, but they are not what save us, restore us, or make us whole. Only Jesus can do that.

This episode speaks directly to those who feel like they’ve failed, drifted from God, or aren’t “good enough” to come back to Him. Through Scripture, we’re reminded that God isn’t looking for perfect people — He’s calling His people to return to Him, no matter how far they’ve gone.

We walk through powerful passages that show God’s heart for the broken, the lost, and the repentant — and the beautiful truth that it’s never too late to come to Jesus.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why most New Year’s resolutions don’t truly change us

• Why goals can’t heal what only Jesus can

• How God invites His people to return to Him

• Why salvation is not earned by “doing better”

• How Jesus seeks out the lost and rejoices when one returns

• What repentance really means

• Why anyone — no matter their past — can be saved

📖 Key Scriptures:

• Jeremiah 3 — God calls His people to return to Him

• Matthew 21:28–32 — It’s not about appearing righteous

• Luke 15:1–7 — The parable of the lost sheep

• Romans 8:1 — No condemnation in Christ

• Romans 10:12–13 — Anyone who calls on the Lord will be saved

✨ Main Message:

A new year doesn’t need a new version of you — it needs a surrendered heart. No resolution can save you, heal you, or forgive you. But Jesus can, and He is inviting you to come back to Him today.

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