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The following is a biblical formula for having a spiritually productive New Year in 2023:
“H”old fast to the faith (1 Corinthians 16:13; cf. 2 Timothy 1:13; Titus 1:9)
“A”ssemble for worship (Hebrews 10:25; cf. Acts 2:42)
“P”ray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17; cf. Acts 12:5 KJV; Romans 1:9)
“P”urify our heart (James 4:8; cf. 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:2-3)
“Y”ield not to temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13)
“N”eglect not doing good (James 4:17; cf. Acts 10:38)
“E”xemplify Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1; Gal. 2:20)
“W”ork in the vineyard (John 15:1-8; cf. John 4:34-35; Acts 8:4-13; Acts 20:17-27; 1 Corinthians 15:58)
“Y”ield ourselves first to God (Matthew 6:33; cf. 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 1 Timothy 1:15-16)
“E”xercise unto godliness (1 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV; Hebrews 5:14)
“A”nswer to others (1 Peter 3:15)
“R”edeem the time (Ephesians 5:15-16; Colossians 4:5)
Brethren, If we will put the above biblically tested formula into practice, we will experience a spiritually productive New Year, doing the Lord’s will! (Matthew 7:21).
Mike Riley