Now is the perfect time to make faith resolutions so you can grow closer in your relationship with Jesus and stretch yourself.
Hey friends, it’s Brandy Bell! I just want to wish you a happy New Year. I want to challenge you that as we enter this new year and this new season, you would take some time and make yourself some Faith resolutions.
So oftentimes at the beginning of the year, people make resolutions to, you know, choose to lose weight or maybe plan on reading more, going to bed at a different time, having more family time, whatever it is. And those are all good things, those are all necessary things. I encourage you to do natural resolutions. But at the same time, I want to challenge you to really stretch your faith with God this year.
Why don’t you begin to pray and say, “Lord, I want this year to be a year that maybe I share the gospel with someone every week?” Maybe you’re uncomfortable sharing the gospel, it’s just something you don’t do very often. Challenge yourself to every week make sure you’re sharing the gospel with one person. It may seem daunting at first, but remember that God will be your biggest cheerleader in this endeavor.
Another faith resolution you can make is to pray for someone to receive healing. Perhaps you’ve never done this before, or you feel unsure about it. Let this year be the year where you decide to step out in faith and pray for people’s healing. Trust that God is able to work miracles through your prayers.
Sometimes, our insecurities can hold us back from fully expressing ourselves in worship. Maybe you feel insecure about how your voice sounds, so you don’t sing where anyone can hear you. I want to challenge you to let go of those insecurities and boldly sing out this year. God loves the sound of your voice, and He wants you to make a joyful noise for Him.
As we enter this new year, I want to encourage you that it’s going to be your best year yet. I fully believe that the glory of the Lord is going to cover the Earth like the water covers the sea. It’s a year of greater glory in 2023, and it’s not just for people who stand behind a pulpit or are in vocational ministry. It’s for anyone who follows Jesus, and that includes you.
So, as you’re processing and praying and preparing for this new year, put some effort into choosing to stretch your faith. God will be there to cheer you on, and we, your fellow believers, want to cheer you on too. We bless your New Year and we are excited to hear all that God does in and through your life.
Remember, these faith resolutions are not meant to replace the natural resolutions you may have. They are simply an additional way to grow in your relationship with God and step out in faith. Embrace the challenges, trust in God’s guidance, and watch as He works in and through you in this new year.
May your 2023 be filled with abundant blessings and a deepening of your faith # Faith Resolutions for the New Year