Friday, January 25, 2008

New Year Resolutions

I must confess that keeping New Year Resolutions can be difficult. Just a couple of weeks ago I suggested to everyone several resolutions for 2008. Here are some taken from the application of the first chapter in Deuteronomy:

RESOLUTION: “Lord, with your help, in 2008 I will remember your faithfulness in the past and commit to studying your word with more diligence than at any time in my life because I know it is active and alive and can do great things in my life.”

RESOLUTION: “Lord, with your help, I commit to run with the vision you have given me to become more like Christ, to lead my family towards honoring you and to help my Church be a beacon of life for my community.”

RESOLUTION: “Lord, with your aid, I commit to living under the authority of my civil, family and church leaders so that I will be under your authority”

RESOLUTION: “Father, with your help and grace, I will seek to battle the things of the world, the desire of my sinful nature, and the power of evil and satan.”

RESOLUTION: “Lord, with your help, I resolve to live in 2008 in such a way that I put you first place regardless of those who oppose me so that the fear (respect) of you will win over my fear of man”

RESOLUTION - “Lord, empower me with your Holy Spirit, that I may recommit my life to serve and obey you in 2008 and for the rest of my life.”