The problem with new year resolutions is that they tend to be forgotten within a few days, or weeks at the most.
This coming New Year believers need to yield ourselves to our Lord and King until we are brought under His absolute Lordship and leadership.
The Apostle Paul tells the Thessalonians how the Lord intends for every child of God to live his and her life. It’s simple. Trust and obey.
1 Thessalonians 5:14-18 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
[15] See that none render evil for evil unto any man ; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
[16] Rejoice evermore.
[17] Pray without ceasing.
[18] In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
“When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, — What a glory He sheds on our way. — While we do His good will, — He abides with us still, — And with all who will trust and obey.
“Trust and obey, — for there’s no other way — To be happy in Jesus, — but to trust and obey.
“But we never can prove — the delights of His love — Until all on the altar we lay; — For the favor He shows, — for the joy He bestows — Are for them who will trust and obey.”
Rev. J. H. Sammis
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