January 2, 2023
Monday
One Resolution
12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.”
Most people make New Year’s resolutions, but research shows that most people don’t achieve them. Today is a good day to think about simplifying the whole process of New Year’s resolutions. How? By making only one.
There is one resolution guaranteed to be achievable and impact all your other goals for 2023: Seek wisdom from God every day. One of the Old Testament meanings of wisdom was skill; a wise person was skilled in living (see the book of Proverbs). If we ask God for wisdom, He will provide it (James 1:5). And if God provides wisdom, then every day we will become more skilled at living life in a way that is fruitful and honoring to God. If we ask for wisdom, and are serious about applying it, then all of life will become better: finances, personal goals, relationships, direction for the future, marriage and family—everything.
We see life dimly now, like looking through a dark glass. Therefore, we need wisdom to see more clearly. Ask God for wisdom today and every day of this year.
A point to ponder…
He who has a constant longing for wisdom will persistently pray for it.
D. Edmond Hiebert
Read the Bible through in a year
I love you!!!
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