New Year's resolution or a commitment is done to make your new year a better one. If someone makes resolutions to reform a habit, then there are people who want to make changes in their lifestyle. These resolutions are supposed to be either fulfilled or abandoned by the end of that year. There are religious parallels to this secular tradition. People may act similarly during the Christian fasting period of Lent, though the motive behind this holiday is more of sacrifice than of responsibility. The concept, regardless of creed, is to reflect upon self-improvement annually. When setting resolutions for the New Year or goals any time of the year, keep these biblical principles in mind:
Philippians 4:13 tells us, "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." If God is the center of our New Year's Resolutions, it has a chance for success. John 15:4 says, " I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." If our resolution is in agreement with God's will, then he will enable us to do it, but if not, then we won't receive help when needed.
Resolutions naturally flow from our priorities. Consider whether your typical goals reflect your actual priorities? And most importantly, are your priorities in concert with your faith in and submission to God - or are they in conflict with that faith? In Matthew 6, Jesus is recorded as saying that we should "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
3. Love God More
There is never a time we can't love God more. Therefore, there is never a time we can't become a better Christian. To love God more, we must grow through His word. The more we grow through God's word, the more we love God as we're "rooted and grounded in love". Love God with Obedience by a Positive Attitude
"For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome"
"For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome"
