Be Biblically Resolved

Now that 2012 is almost over, many people begin to think about resolutions or goals for the coming new year. That is a good idea. So here are a few ideas from Scripture.

Proverbs 3:5, 6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Psalm 119:58-60 - I entreated Your favor with my whole heart; be merciful to me according to Your word. I thought about my ways, and turned my feet to Your testimonies. I made haste, and did not delay to keep Your commandments.

Colossians 3:12-14 - Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;  bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.

Philippians 4:6, 7 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Mark 16:15 - Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Romans 12:1, 2 - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

These are just a few ideas of biblical resolutions for the new year. Make time to sit down with your Bible, read it and pray and ask God to guide you in selecting areas in your life where you would like to grow and become more like Christ. If you do this you’ll be on your way to a great new year. Expect great things from God and attempt great things for God. Happy New Year!