Daily Thought: New Year's Resolutions

A new year's resolution is not wrong, unless it fails to be grounded in asking for grace to do it. New year's resolutions may well be a self-sufficient statement before God that says (as Josh Harris put it), "I'm going to do better this year."

Again, they are not wrong, and the can be made with the proper motive of course. However, let us be encouraged to daily seek the face of the One Who provides all grace to do anything that matters on earth and in eternity.

In fact, be encouraged to have goals for the year; life is chaos without a plan! But at the same time, remember that God is not limited by times range (i.e. years) and will do as He pleases in your life in Hi perfect timing and for your good.

Forever In Your Grace!

"No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you."
~Joshua 1:5 (ESV)

"Forever, You'll keep me in Your Grace, my Father.
And ever, we need not be afraid, for You're faithful."
-West Coast Revival

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I have failed,
I cannot do it
That is why Christ had to do it for me,
Live the perfect life impossible for all humanity to live

You have won,
I have nothing left to fear but You, O God
You keep me in Your grace always,
I face no condemnation for my sin

So all the more as I realize the wonders of Your love,
The wonders of Jesus crucified,
The less I fear the accusations of the enemy of my soul,
Who loves to remind me of my sin,
To try to deceive me into thinking condemnation remains,
That Your sacrifice is not sufficient to save from all sin

The enemy is defeated,
I know that my Savior lives!
Forever You'll keep me in Your grace,
My Father

Though I have failed,
Though I have questioned You so often,
Though I yet put Your face from my view at times,
Blessed mercy, how can it be?
You have forgiven and redeemed the poorly invested time,
I am still with You because You are with me,
And forever I am with You until I die

I cannot be without You!
I cannot walk in prudence and wisdom apart from You!
Father, hear my cry for help,
Come to the rescue of these needful bones

I cannot live without You,
Thank You for Your everlasting grace
That Your promise remains unbroken forever,
That You will never leave or forsake me

It's not about me, but all about YOU, JESUS!!!
We earn nothing before you, and cannot!
You freely show Your mysterious mercy to us,
And that is why we carry on

Thank You Jesus!

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Recommended Resources

• Accompanying Song: Forever In Your Grace by West Coast Revival