Grace-Empowerd 2021 Resolutions: by God's power, in His will, for glory 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

THE CHALLENGE: Write down a resolution like in the areas below that you know to be God’s will for your life this year. Find a Scripture that you can memorize and recite when tempted to give up on this resolve. Prayerfully review at the end of each week.

1. Daily Reading God’s Word:

By God’s grace, this year I plan and resolve to: ______________________________________________________________________.

God’s Word for fighting back against temptation from the world, the flesh, and the devil to quit: ______________________________.

Romans 10:17

Romans 10:17 ESV

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

Psalm 119:1-16, 105

Psalm 1

2. Daily Prayer

By God’s grace, this year I plan and resolve to: ______________________________________________________________________.

Don’t rush out of God’s communion. Luke 10:41-42

Luke 10:41–42 ESV

But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

Matthew 7:7 ; Proverbs 15:8

3. Worship (Personal, Family, Corporate)

Psalm 73:28

Psalm 73:28 ESV

But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.

Psalm 43:3-4

Psalm 16:11, Matthew 13:44, and 1 Peter 1:8. Rev 4,5

4. Contentment in the Lord / Despair

Psalm 42:11 ESV

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.

Ps 42-43

5. Self-Control: Physical, Behavioral, Spiritual

Prov 25:28

Proverbs 25:28 ESV

A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.

1 Cor 9:27

1 Corinthians 9:27 ESV

But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.

6. Pride / Humility

Proverbs 11:2

Proverbs 11:2 ESV

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.

7. Generosity/Greed/Consumerism

Ephesians 4:28

Matthew 6:25-33

Deuteronomy 15:11

8. Purity of Heart / Distracted and Defiled Heart:

As a man thinks, so he is. Focus on the good! Phil 4:8-9

Philippians 4:8–9 ESV

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

Psalm 51:10

Psalm 51:10 ESV

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

9. Sexual Purity / Lust

1 Thess 4:3-5

1 Thessalonians 4:3–5 ESV

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God;

Job 31:1

10. Up-build-er, Encourage-er / Anger

Proverbs 15:1,4

Proverbs 15:1 ESV

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:4 ESV

A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

Ephesians 4:26,31-32

11. Bitterness & Unforgiveness / Kindness & Forgiveness

Hebrews 12:14-15

Hebrews 12:14–15 ESV

Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;

Colossians 3:13

Romans 12:18-21

12. Today’s vs. Tomorrow’s Worry/Anxiety

Matthew 6:34

Matthew 6:34 ESV

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Philippians 4:4-7

Whatever you resolve:

“Being sensible that I am unable to do anything without God’s help, I do humbly entreat him by his grace to enable me to keep these Resolutions, so far as they are agreeable to his will, for Christ’s sake. Remember to read over these Resolutions once a week.” - Jonathan Edwards

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