About this time of year, many people make all kinds of New Years resolutions. I do something a little different and it is more of an annual spiritual review (Ephesians 5:15-21). I use the Christmas Season (Celebration of Christ Jesus birthday) as a review time. I usually try to look back over the year and ponder my successes and failures. My plan of action (Psalms 37:5) always centers on my relationship to God. Many times, I tend to focus on the failures and not the victories. We should give thanks and praise God for the victories, (Colossians 4:2, Psalm 95:2,100:4). In regard to failures sometimes I have many. With deep sorrow, I ask God for forgiveness (1 John 1:9) and ask Him for help in those areas. I also review my Church-worship attendance, tithing- giving record, prayer and then service in my local Church (Hebrews 10:10:25, 12:28). One area that I think is a lot more important or that should come first is my personal relational to Christ Jesus. Do I really love Him and spend time with Him in a personal quiet time and a daily Bible study? I find that when I do spend time with Him I have a lot more joy and peace in my life (2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 5:22-26). As we draw closer to the Lord’s return let us make 2010 an even better year in our relationship to God. See you in Church next Sunday. Brother J