Recipe For A Happy New Year

Yesterday morning, my father preached a sermon based on Philippians 3:13-14 entitled "Recipe for a Happy New Year."

He stressed a Happy New Year should include three main ingredients.

I. Repentance

We must repent of sin (I John 1:9).

Sins of Neglect:

Neglect of reading scripture.

Neglect of church attendance.

II. Resolve

Resolutions are important. You aim at nothing and you'll hit it every time.

Many men of faith made resolutions (or vows).

Daniel resolved not to defile himself.

Jacob vowed to tithe (Gen. 28:20-22).

David resolved to pray when he said, "I will call upon the LORD."

Paul resolved to be a witness for Jesus Christ.

III. Remembrance

We must remember we can never repay Christ for all he has done for us.

We must remember this may be our last year on earth.

If we knew for certain this would be our last year of life, what would we do with the upcoming days, weeks, and months.

Thanks, DAD, for these great reminders.