Resolutions Part Three: December 30, 2009

TODAYS WORD FOR WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 30

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
PART THREE
RESOLUTION

Defined by Webster:
The act or process of resolving or determining upon a course of action.

GODS WORD

“Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.” Joshua 24:15

WORDS BY KEN AND DOTTIE

This week we have discussed making SPIRITUAL resolutions for 2010 and then we know that if we make and keep these God will meet our physical needs far above what we ever hoped or prayed for. We have discussed making resolutions that affect our relationship with God and then setting standards that honor God.

Today we want to discuss making a new years resolution that affects how we treat and live with our families, spouses and parents. When you have dealt with the issue of where God is in your life and then the issue of setting your standards at a level that honors God, you will have established a base that will make your relationships with your family a blessing and bring harmony and unity to your family life.

The big issues with family relationships center in several areas. As you consider your family and your concerns, think on these few issues. We believe these are the keys to having a happy family and encourage you to work on these issues one at a time in 2010:

• COMMITMENT: Make commitments that you can keep and make them sincerely with the firm intention of keeping them. Start today by making a commitment to God, your spouse and your children.
• PRAYER: Pray daily alone and with your family. Also read the Bible daily so God can speak to you.
• TRAINING: Take training seriously. Parents train your children with consistency daily. Children learn from their parents and what they learn will influence them the rest of their lives. It is a heavy responsibility. Children look to their parents for direction.
• RESPECT: Learn to respect at all times your God, family, neighbors and friends.
• TIME: Spend your time wisely and learn to schedule your family activities.
• COMMUNICATION: Talk and listen to one another. Speak with kindness and gentleness.
• LOVE: Jesus commands us to love one another. Remember the word JOY. It stands for JESUS, OTHERS and then YOU. Love should follow this order.
• CHOICES: God gives you the freedom of choice. Make yours wisely.
• STANDARDS AND BOUNDARIES: Start with the Ten Commandments. Live by them daily.
• GRATITUDE: Give thanks to God for His blessings and learn to thank family, friends and neighbors.
• ENCOURAGEMENT: Encourage your spouse, your children and your friends.

Tomorrow is NEW YEARS EVE! The New Year will soon be here. Are you ready?

MEMORIZE THIS VERSE.

“AND YOU SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH AND
THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE.”
John 8:32

TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER

Help me personally to resolve to take the necessary actions to get my priorities in order in my own life so that I can help others, beginning with my family. Today, I first of all make a commitment to serve You. Give me the wisdom and guidance in my role as a parent to train my children to make a commitment to serve You.