A new year represents an opportunity. It is an opportunity to make changes. We make changes to improve ourselves in a variety of areas. Often people will make new year’s resolutions to make these changes become a habit. What can deter us from making changes? No matter where we start, it matters how we finish. The same motivation that led us to pursue a goal should be maintained throughout the process.

Where do we see ourselves in our faith? Can we improve as students of God’s Word? Can we be better teachers of God’s Word? Can we serve the communities we reside in and allow our Christian light to shine? No matter the area we want to improve in with our faith, with the right mindset and work we can make it a reality. 1 Corinthians 15:58 says, “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”

As mentioned earlier, no matter where we start it is how we finish that will make a difference. As we embark into a new year do not get discouraged if things do not go as planned on our journeys to accomplishing our goals or new year’s resolutions. As Paul mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his
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