The new year is fast approaching. A new year arriving upon our calendars is often a time when people make new resolutions. I was pondering some resolutions I would like to make this year. As I was pondering, I thought it would be a good idea to see what the Scriptures said about making resolutions. I searched the word "resolve," and "resolved." Below are the relevant verses and some application to help.
-2 Thessalonians 2:11 states that resolves are fulfilled by God through prayer. Also resolves are to be made by faith, and for good. The purpose for resolves is that Jesus may be glorified in me.
-Daniel 1:8 states that Daniel's resolve was made so that he would not defile himself.
-Matthew 1:19-20 states that Joseph considered the things he resolved.
To "resolve" something is either to purpose to do, or not do a certain thing. This thing ought to be something that will not "defile" me. Before resolving something, I am to "consider" the thing first and not to make a hasty decision. Anything that is to be resolved is to fall into these categories.
1. It is to be made with the purpose of glorifying Jesus in me.
2. It is to be made for good.
3. It is to be made by faith.
4. It is to be consistently sought after by prayer.
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