1. LIKE PAUL, I wll forget those things which are behind and press forward. (Phil 3:13)
2. LIKE DAVID, I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. (Psa.121:1)
3. LIKE ABRAHAM, I will believe God and have it counted for righteousness. (Rom. 4:3)
4. LIKE ENOCH, I will walk with God in such a way that it pleases Him. (Gen 5:24)
5. LIKE JEHOSHAPHAT, I will prepare my heart before God in the midst of insurmountable circumstances. (2Chron 20:2-3)
6. LIKE MOSES, I will choose to suffer afflication with the people of God instead of living in sin. (Heb. 11:24-25)
7. LIKE DANIEL, I will pray to God regardless of a kings decree. (Dan. 6: 10-11)
8. LIKE JOB, I will be patient through the trials of life. (James 5:11)
9. LIKE JOSHUA & CALEB, I will refuse to be discouraged even when in the minority. (Num 14: 6-10)
10. LIKE JOSEPH, I will turn my back on seductive advances. (Gen. 39:12)
11. LIKE GIDEON, I will move ahead by faith in spite of humanly-hopeless odds. (Judges 7:7)
12. LIKE AARON & HUR, I will uphold the hands of my spiritual leaders. (Exodus 17:11-12)
13. LIKE ISAIAH, I will fully consecrate myself to the Lord for any service. (Isa. 6:8)
14. LIKE ANDREW, I will strive to bring my siblings and others to Christ. (John 1: 40-42)
15. LIKE JOHN, I will become a close and trusted friend to Christ. (John 19: 26-27)
16. LIKE STEPHEN, I will pray for the forgiveness of those who do me harm. (Acts 7: 59-60)
17. LIKE TIMOTHY, I will diligently apply myself to the study of God's Word. (2Tim. 2:15)
18. LIKE JESUS, I will be willing to die to self to bring forth much fruit for God's glory. (Matt. 16:24 and John 12:24).
Realizing that I cannot hope to accomplish these things in my own strength. I will rely upon Christ, for "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." The indwelling Spirit of God gives both the desire and the ability to fulfill His will for our lives.
Have a Safe, Healthy & Happy New Year
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