10 Most Popular Resolutions of Teens for 2010
Church – parallel – Lent
Lent is a season of soul-searching and repentance. It is a season for reflection and taking stock. Lent originated in the very earliest days of the Church as a preparatory time for Easter, when the faithful rededicated themselves and when converts were instructed in the faith and prepared for baptism. By observing the forty days of Lent, the individual Christian imitates Jesus’ withdrawal into the wilderness for forty days.
Suggested New Year’s Resolutions For 2010
Praise the Lord
Psalm 89:1
I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.
Look forward to attending every Worship Service
Hebrews 10:25
Some people have gotten out of the habit of meeting for worship, but we must not do that. We should keep on encouraging each other, especially since you know that the day of the Lord’s coming is getting closer.
Be more diligent in Bible study
2 Timothy 2:15
Concentrate on doing your best for God, work you won’t be ashamed of, laying out the truth plain and simple.
Give 10% to the Lord
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don’t feel sorry that you must give and don’t feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give.
No Sarcasm
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Pray, Pray, Pray
I Thessalonians 5:17
Never stop praying.
Mark 14:38
Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Do something for those in need
Matthew 25: 35-36
For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. 36 I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’
Guard your thoughts
2 Corinthians 10”5b
take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
Share your shame
James 5:16
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so God can heal you. When a believing person prays, great things happen.
Develop your talents
I Corinthians 10:31b
whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
When people make these resolutions, they actually are hoping for:
a new start
a new beginning