Two weeks into the new year and I’m eager to pursue some personal goals I’ve set for 2024. But here’s the crunch for me. While motivation, self-discipline and prioritising will each have a part to play, I know the key issue for me is courage.

Am I willing to genuinely face up to things in my life that need to change? Am I willing to name these things and not hide from them or put them back in the too hard basket? Am I willing to courageously co-operate with the transformative work of the Spirit of God in new ways in the year ahead.

May we all embrace courage anew in 2024!