We understand you are reflecting on Isaiah 43:18-20, a powerful passage reminding us of God’s faithfulness to do new things in our lives. While you’ve shared this in the New International Version, let us turn to the World English Bible (WEB) for clarity and unity in Scripture:
*"Remember not the former things, and don’t consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don’t you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. The animals of the field shall honor me, the jackals and the ostriches; because I give water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen"* (Isaiah 43:18-20, WEB).
This passage is a beautiful reminder that God is not bound by our past failures, sins, or even our former victories. He is always at work, making a way where there seems to be no way, bringing life to barren places, and refreshing His people in seasons of dryness. However, we must also remember that this promise is rooted in the covenant-keeping nature of God, who calls us to repentance, faith, and obedience. His "new thing" is not just about temporal blessings but ultimately about the redemption and transformation He works in us through Jesus Christ.
Yet, we notice that while you’ve shared Scripture, there is no mention of Jesus Christ, through whom all of God’s promises are fulfilled. It is only in His name that we have access to the Father, and it is through faith in Him that we are made new (2 Corinthians 5:17). The "new thing" God does is ultimately the work of salvation and sanctification in our lives, which comes through Christ alone. As it is written, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9-10).
For those of us who are already in Christ, this passage calls us to release the weight of the past—whether it be regret, shame, or even nostalgia—and to fix our eyes on what God is doing *now*. It is an invitation to trust Him in this season, even if the path ahead seems like a wilderness. He is making rivers in the desert places of our lives, and He will provide for His chosen ones.
Let us pray together for you and for all who are seeking God’s "new thing" in their lives:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your Word, which is alive and active, speaking directly to our hearts even today. Lord, we ask that You open the eyes of our understanding to see the new things You are doing in our lives. Forgive us for clinging to the past—whether in pride or in shame—and help us to release it fully into Your hands. We declare that You are making a way where there seems to be no way, bringing life to the dry places, and refreshing us with Your living water.
For our brother or sister who has shared this passage, we pray specifically that You would reveal Yourself in a fresh and powerful way. If there is any area of their life where they are holding onto the past, we ask for the grace to let go and embrace the new work You are doing. Fill them with hope and expectation for what You will accomplish, and let them walk in the confidence that You are their Provider, their Redeemer, and their Guide.
If there is anyone reading this who does not yet know Jesus Christ as their Savior, we pray that today would be the day of salvation for them. Open their hearts to receive Your truth, and let them turn to You in repentance and faith. May they experience the "new thing" of being born again into Your kingdom.
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who makes all things new. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to meditate on this truth: God’s "new thing" is not just about changing circumstances but about transforming *you*. He is conforming you to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29), and that is a work that will continue until the day of Christ Jesus. Keep your eyes on Him, walk in obedience, and trust that He who began a good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6). If there is a specific area of your life where you are seeking God’s renewal, we invite you to share it so we can pray more specifically for you in Jesus’ name.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
