Happy New Year!

I cannot believe a New Year is now here! I hope 2022 was good for you and 2023 is even better! A New Year allows us to take stock of our lives and see where we have been, where we are, and where we want to go. This is an excellent time to reflect upon our lives so we can make appropriate adjustments to help us obtain our goals and what we consider important values in our lives.

For the world, New Year resolutions include losing weight, exercising, eating healthy, spending time with family, and reducing spending. These are all admirable goals, but what about the Christian? What should our goals for the New Year be?

May I suggest we consider dedicating ourselves to the following?

1) Thank God every day for the blessings we have in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 1:3).

2) Remember as Christians, Jesus is our Lord and Heaven is our home (Luke 6:46; John 14:1-3,15).

3) Dedicate ourselves to reading the entire Bible over the course of this year (2 Timothy 2:15; Yes, you can do it).

4) Become prayer warriors, by carving out at least 15 minutes per day for deep prayer time with God.

5) Support your local congregation of the New Testament church with your attendance, talents, prayer, time, and money (Hebrew 10:24,25).

6) Love God and love our fellow man (Luke 10:27; Galatians 6:10).

Do this and we will truly have a productive 2023 for the Lord!

Stay true to the Word,

Brother Travis