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Resolutions for the New Year

Most of us see the New Year as a time for change. It's a time to set new goals and make new plans, to reflect on the past and look to the future. Consider these ideas a guide for making the new year a healthier, happier year for yourself, your family, and your community.

Think positively—Philippians 4:8

In the new year, I will have a more positive outlook.

Have you ever spent a day with a truly negative person? Do you know someone who doesn't like anything and complains about everything?

Dwelling on the negative can lead to depression and an unbalanced view of life. On the other hand, cultivating a positive attitude can help us see joy in the little things. View the struggles and hardships life brings as challenges to produce personal growth and change.

Have fun—Ecclesiastes 3

In the new year, I will balance work, leisure, and spiritual activities.

Do you come home from work unable to interact with the family? Are your evenings spent with the TV rather than playing with the kids or sharing with your spouse?

As adults, we often become work centered and lose sight of the importance of leisure activities. Play refreshes body and mind, enabling you to return to work and see life from a fresh perspective. There is a time to work, but we must also make time to play.

Fitness counts!—1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19

In the new year, I will begin and maintain an exercise program.

Is your idea of sports and recreation watching a game on television? We now know that regular exercise is essential to a healthy lifestyle. Exercise can also do wonders for the spirit. Relieve stress and reduce tension by exercising it away.

Chill out—Philippians 4:6

In the new year, I will take time to relax and enjoy the simple things in life.

As you walk, do you stop to smell the flowers? Or do thoughts and worries of work and family crowd in?

Learn to turn off nervous tension that drains your energy, resulting in exhaustion. Inability to deal with stress can use up nutrients, deplete the body's strength, and leave the nervous system turned on.

Get involved—Galatians 5:13

In the new year, I will become actively involved in ministry at my church and reach out to others in my community.

Every born-again Christian should be involved in some area of ministry in her local church. If you are not involved, contact your leaders. They will be happy to help you find a place of ministry in your church body. Everyone needs a ministry instead of allowing a few to do everything.

After finding your place of ministry in the church body, be a responsible citizen in the community.

Once you create a positive lifestyle and improve the quality of life for your family, you will become aware of the needs of others. Jesus, our model, came to earth as a servant. By getting involved in your church, community, nation, and world, you can make a difference. Use your skills to help those who are less fortunate. The opportunities are endless and are all around you. Seek them out and get involved!