A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION

I will, like Paul, forget those things which are behind and press forward; like David lift up mine eyes unto God from from Whom comes my help; like Abraham, trust implicitly in my God; like Enoch, walk in daily fellowship with my heavenly Father; like Jehoshaphat, prepare my heart to seek God; like Moses, choose rather to suffer than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; like Daniel, commune with my God at all times; like Job, be patient under all circumstances; like Caleb and Joshua, refuse to be discouraged because of superior numbers; like Joseph, turn my back to all seductive advances; like Gideon, advance even though my friends be few; like Aaron and Hur, uphold the hands of my spiritual leaders; like Isaiah, consecrate myself to do God’s work; like Andrew, strive to lead my brother into a closer walk with Christ; like John, lean upon the bosom of the Master and imbibe of His Spirit; like Stephen, manifest a forgiving spirit toward all who seek my life; like Timothy, study the Word of God; like the heavenly host, proclaim the message of peace on earth and goodwill toward all men; and like my Lord Himself, overcome all earthly allurements by refusing to succumb to their enticements. Realizing that I cannot hope to achieve these objectives by my own strength, I will rely upon Christ, for “I can do all things through Christ Who strengtheneth me.” - Knight’s Master Book of New Illustrations