I doubt that they made New Year’s Resolutions in Biblical times. If they did here are a few that I think the great apostle Peter may have had on his list;
- Stop trying to walk on water (Mt. 14:28).
- Quit keeping count of how many times I forgive others (Mt. 18:21).
- Keep Satan’s influence out of my life. (Mt. 16:23).
- Be braver in confessing Christ among others (Mt. 26:75).
- Stop sleeping on the job (Mk. 14:37, Lu.9:32).
- Cease overestimating my own faith (Mk. 14:31).
- Start thinking before I speak (Mk. 9:5).
- Treat everyone equal, without being prejudice (Ga. 2:11).
- Study the writings of Paul more (2 Pe. 3:16,17).
- Keep running toward the tomb (Jn. 20:3,4).
If the apostle Peter could find so many ways to improve his life as a disciple of Christ, I am sure you and I can as well. So, skip the resolutions about diet and exercise, and start listing the ways you can improve your life as a Christian.
-Dennis Doughty
