We will all face battles this year. Give your battle and your fear to the Lord. Trust in His presence, worship Him, and wait to see His victory. Through it all, God is making you more and more like Him.

We all know the feeling of fear; It’s part of the human experience. Invite God into your fear and allow it to draw you closer. What was once troubling will be transformed into a comforting fear and reverence of Him.

What importance do you place on the word of God in your life? It will shape not only your future but also your present. Let this be the year that you are closer to Jesus than you have ever been, and do this by treasuring His word.

How is your faith? Is it wobbly? Are you daily knowing Him, praying in His power, living in His love, and longing for His return? These four things give you solid a foundation for our final resolution of 2020 — walking in His strength.

We all need meaningful relationships, especially in this time where loneliness is at an all time high. First, begin with Jesus. He is the truest friend you will ever experience. And upon that solid rock of Jesus, be the spouse, be the parent, be the kid that you were called to be.

We began this decade with rest-olutions — a call to rest and sabbath in the Lord. From that place, we move to resolutions. This year, instead of filling our resolutions with to-dos, let’s have our resolutions be more about who we want to be, and let the to-dos naturally flow from that.

What is the state of your heart? Is it hurried or at peace? Make a resolution this year to rest. The sabbath is God’s provision for us, and we need it. Pray for courage to remove what is needed to create margin, and ask for faith to truly rest.

Bartimaeus was a man that suffered so much, but in the moment of crisis, he stood tall, he spoke up, and he ran to Jesus. He didn’t let anything hold him back. May we be the same kind of people who throw off restraints and are willing to intercede fervently for God and His heart for our lives.

Whether the family you will see over Christmas is difficult or easy to be with, arrive filled up and show genuine concern. Let offenses roll off your back, and let your proven character shine.

As you navigate this busy Christmas season, interact with people in such a way that makes a difference in their life. Put grumbling and complaining aside, and let God work in you so that He Shines through you.