My! Haven’t New Year’s resolutions changed! Available after January 3, 1891

My! Haven’t New Year’s resolutions changed!

My! Haven’t New Year’s resolutions changed!

Available after

January 3, 1891

What Hasn’t ChangedWhat Hasn’t Changed

We still begin the New Year with a wish list of resolutions that we believe will help us make the most of the new year.

We still begin the New Year with a wish list of resolutions that we believe will help us make the most of the new year.

REMINDS US THAT LIFE IS TOO

PRECIOUS TO BE WASTED.



Psalm 90:1-17Psalm 90:1-17

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You turn men back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men." 4 For a thousand years in your sight are

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You turn men back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men." 4 For a thousand years in your sight are

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like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. 5 You sweep men away in the sleep of death; they are like the new grass of the morning-- 6 though in the morning it springs up new, by evening it is dry and withered. 7 We are consumed by your anger and terrified by your

like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. 5 You sweep men away in the sleep of death; they are like the new grass of the morning-- 6 though in the morning it springs up new, by evening it is dry and withered. 7 We are consumed by your anger and terrified by your

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indignation. 8 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. 9 All our days pass away under your wrath; we finish our years with a moan. 10 The length of our days is seventy years-- or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for

indignation. 8 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. 9 All our days pass away under your wrath; we finish our years with a moan. 10 The length of our days is seventy years-- or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for

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they quickly pass, and we fly away. 11 Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you. 12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. 13 Relent, O Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. 14 Satisfy us in

they quickly pass, and we fly away. 11 Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you. 12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. 13 Relent, O Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. 14 Satisfy us in

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the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. 16 May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children.

the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. 16 May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children.

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17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-- yes, establish the work of our hands.If you want to leave a legacy, listen up. If you want your life to count after you are dead and gone, pay attention.

17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-- yes, establish the work of our hands.If you want to leave a legacy, listen up. If you want your life to count after you are dead and gone, pay attention.

Make the Most of the Gift of the New Year


Get a God’s eye view. vv. 1-2Get a God’s eye view. vv. 1-2

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Lord, . . . 2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

Lord, . . . 2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

EEOWUCH

OVEOU

EEOWUCH

OVEOU

SHMILY

SHMILY

SHMILYSHMILYIts meaning is defined by my relationship with Cheryl. Apart from me it has no meaning.

Apart from God all we do has no meaning.

Its meaning is defined by my relationship with Cheryl. Apart from me it has no meaning.

Apart from God all we do has no meaning.



Get a God’s eye view. vv. 1-2

Do not forget, life is short. vv. 3-6



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3 You turn men back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men." . . . 5 You sweep men away in the sleep of death; they are like the new grass of the morning-- 6 though in the morning it springs up new, by evening it is dry and withered.

3 You turn men back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men." . . . 5 You sweep men away in the sleep of death; they are like the new grass of the morning-- 6 though in the morning it springs up new, by evening it is dry and withered.

Short are the DaysShort are the Days





Remember, sin makes you sigh. vv. 7-

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7 We are consumed by your anger and terrified by your indignation. 8 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. 9 All our days pass away under your wrath; we finish our years with a moan. . .

7 We are consumed by your anger and terrified by your indignation. 8 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. 9 All our days pass away under your wrath; we finish our years with a moan. . .






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Develop a plan for personal growth. vv. 12-15




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12 Teach us . . . that we may gain a heart of wisdom. 13 Relent, O Lord! Have compassion 14 Satisfy us 15 Make us glad

12 Teach us . . . that we may gain a heart of wisdom. 13 Relent, O Lord! Have compassion 14 Satisfy us 15 Make us glad

Develop a Plan for BlessingDevelop a Plan for Blessing

Keep me wise.Help me keep on the grow.Satisfy me.Let me experience joy.Make me glad.

Keep me wise.Help me keep on the grow.Satisfy me.Let me experience joy.Make me glad.






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Join God’s work in the world. vv. 16-17




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Join God’s work in the world. vv. 16-17

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16 May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children. 17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-- yes, establish the work of our hands.

16 May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children. 17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-- yes, establish the work of our hands.





Prayer:

Jesus, Thank you for the gift of another year that lies before me. Help each of us to live in such a way that 2007 is a singnificant year in the legacy our lives are building. We look forward to a year of growth as we join you where you are working in our midst.

Amen

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My! Haven’t New Year’s resolutions changed! Available after January 3, 1891