“But grow in the grace and knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.”
(II Peter 3:18)
What will 2012 bring?
Who will the Republican nominee be for president? Who will win the presidential election in 2012? Will our economy recover or go deeper into recession? Will there be any more I-gadgets introduced in 2012? Will the world end in 2012 as the Mayan calendar & Nostradamus predicted? What will happen in theMiddle East? Will Jesus return in 2012?
It’s always interesting to think about the future. And it’s intriguing to hear predictions about the future. I believe the reason we are so interested in the future is because the future is so uncertain. There are simply no guarantees in life. We just don’t know what’s going to happen tomorrow.
The good news, as Christians, is that we know the only One who does know the future. Even though we don’t know what tomorrow holds, we know who holds tomorrow. Nothing will take God by surprise in 2012. You can trust Him!
What about your personal future? Where will you be a year from now? Will you be stronger in your faith? Will you grow spiritually in the year ahead? If so, how are you going to get there? What are your goals for 2012?
There’s an old saying that suggests, “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” Now, I know that most people today don’t like the idea of New Year’s resolutions because most of the resolutions we make are broken within the first week. Nobody wants to set themselves up for failure. So, instead of resolutions, I encourage you to set some annual goals – especially some annual spiritual goals. Need some ideas?
- How much time will you spend with the Lord each day in 2012?
- What’s your Bible reading plan for 2012?
- What’s your Prayer plan for 2012?
- How about a renewed commitment to Sabbath in 2012?
- What are your stewardship goals for 2012? Do you have a giving plan?
- What are your ministry goals for the New Year?
- How about some fasting goals? Or a spiritual journal? Or a spiritual retreat?
My prayer for you in 2012 is that you may “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
Dear Heavenly Father,
I want to grow closer to You in the New Year.
As I consider spiritual goals for the New Year; may your Holy Spirit
guide me to set realistic, yet faith-stretching goals.
May You be glorified through my life in 2012!
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Posted by Pastor Dan 
