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Resolved.
 
From 1722-23 Jonathan Edwards penned 70 resolutions which he determined would govern the rest of his life.  When you consider that he was only 20 years old when he wrote them you can see why he turned out to be the greatest theological mind ever produced by America and a key figure in the First Great Awakening.  Some of my favorite resolutions are:

  1. Resolved, to live with all my might, while I do live.
  2. Resolved, never to do any thing out of revenge.
  3. Resolved, never to do any thing, which I should be afraid to do, if I expected it would not be above an hour, before I should hear the last trump.
  4. Resolved, to study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly and frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive myself to grow in the knowledge of the same.
  5. Let there be something of benevolence, in all that I speak.
Notice that Edwards didn’t resolve to make more money, attain a better position, or have a better profit margin.  All of his resolutions dealt with his spirit, his character, and his passionate pursuit of God’s glory.  What are you aiming for in 2006?  What resolutions will govern how you live? It’s been said that if you aim at nothing, you’re sure to hit your target.  Our prayer is that 2006 is a year when you aim “high” and resolve to grow in your spirit, develop your character, and live for the glory of God.

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