About New Year Resolutions

GROWTH

How about to the people already accepted Jesus Christ? Are we growing? I believe this coming New Year is the best time to evaluate our Spiritual Life and be serious about it.

Measurements can be indicators of growth. And it's a good idea to measure our spiritual growth. For instance:

• Do I spend time reading God's Word and talking with Him each day?
  
• Do I look forward to fellowshiping with the Lord?
  
• What "fruit of the Spirit" is apparent in my life?
• Do I talk about Jesus with people who don't know Him?
• How am I using my spiritual gift or gifts?
• Do I have a generous and giving spirit?
• How much better do I know God today than I did a year ago?
• How tall and strong are you in God's sight?
• How much have you developed this year?
• These questions are good indicators of spiritual growth.

A child seems to grow up all of a sudden, but it's actually a continual process. Just as Jesus grew in both wisdom and stature, we as believers are to continue to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). We are no longer to be children, but to "grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ" (Eph. 4:14-15). Have you measured yourself lately? — Cindy Hess Kasper

The child of God who reads the Word
And heeds the messages he's heard
Will grow in grace from day to day
And share with others on life's way. —Hess

Salvation is the miracle of a moment; growth is the labor of a lifetime.


HAPPY NEW YEAR AND GOD BLESS!!