Starting the New Year with Biblical Priorities
For the week of December 28, 2025 - January 3, 2026
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Introduction
The New Year brings fresh opportunities to examine our priorities and make positive changes. While the world encourages us to focus on self-improvement, better habits, and personal goals, Scripture calls us to something deeper—aligning our lives with God’s priorities and purposes.
Many New Year’s resolutions fail because they’re based on willpower rather than biblical wisdom. True transformation happens when we submit our plans to God and pursue His priorities for our lives.
I. SEEK God’s Kingdom First
“But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33).
Jesus taught that our primary priority should be God’s kingdom and righteousness. When we put God first, He promises to provide for all our other needs and concerns.
II. SURRENDER Your Plans to God
“A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps” (Proverbs 16:9).
Biblical planning involves making wise preparations while holding our plans loosely, recognizing that God’s will and timing are perfect. We plan with humility, knowing that God may redirect our steps.
III. SERVE Others with Your Life
“For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 16:25).
Jesus taught that true fulfillment comes not from self-focus but from serving God and others. The most meaningful lives are those spent in service to God’s purposes.
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