For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope - Jer. 29:11.
It's a brand new year and at this time many people set goals for themselves which includes resolutions for their family, job, church attendance and involvement and other interests. While this may be a positive intention many never get staeted on these endeavors while most who do get started never go through to the end.
The most important thing to do each new year is find out what God's plans are for us and try our best to live our lives according to His purpose. We know that from Jeremiah chapter 29 and verse 11 God knows the plan He has for us. He knows the thoughts He thinks toward us which are thoughts of peace and not of evil. To give us a bright future and hope. He is omniscient and therefore knows our beginning to our end. Our future is in His hands or His control. So we need not busy ourselves with unnecessary plans. A man's heart plans his ways but the Lord directs His steps.
This is the conclusion of the whole matter. Love and obey God. Will to do His will, thereby allowing God to carry out His plan and so you will be happy and He will be well pleased with you.
Prayer: Lord in this new year 2012, we want our new year's resolution to be in line with Your plans for us. Please lead us to be obedient to You and fulfill Your purpose for us.
Encouragement: Will to do God's will and everything will fall in place for this new year 2012.
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