Some Things I Plan to Do in the New Year

 Here are a few things I plan to do in the New Year... (in no particular order)

1. Every year I commit to lead at least one person to Jesus outside of the pulpit. The greatest blessing I have ever experienced is participating in introducing someone to a walk with God. All Out For Souls

2. I want to become more generous with the resources I have. Though I would certainly not consider myself rich, wealth is not necessary to live generously. Buying fewer things for myself and giving more gifts will be the first step.

3. To love "unlovable" people more. Have you ever heard "hurt people, hurt people"? I want to show love to hurt and broken people wherever I go. Not the "easy to love" folks, but the down-and-out.

4. Spiritual growth is a priority for me. To spend more time fasting and quiet in the presence of the Holy Spirit. To listen to the Holy Spirit. To mature in my relationship with Him.

5. This coming year I want to be a better encourager. There are plenty of discouragers and critics in the world. I want to find someone doing good things and encourage them!

6. May the fire in my bones burn with a greater passion. Monotony, discouragement, disappointments, and things like these can take away our zeal. May I continue to be zealous for good works.

7. Continue to walk in holiness. My desire is to live above reproach a life that is pure and pleasing to God. And to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

What about you? What things are you planning to do in the New Year?

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