To maximize something is to use it in a manner so as to get the best out of it. This year 2014 will be operated in such a manner that it will deliver the best to us in Jesus name. Below are vital truths:
Begin Afresh: It seems that God allows chronological time to be divided into calendars because He gives opportunity for us to begin afresh. Every New Year is an opportunity to appraise the past, make amends and begin afresh. God has the ability to grant new beginnings by totaling wiping off the ugly memories of the past, but for Him to do so, He needs our total cooperation. Because Joseph had this attitude of letting go the pains, hurts, disappointments, failures, etc of the past, it was easy for God to grant him new starts often. His firstborn son was called Manasseh because…,”God had made me forget all my toil and my entire father’s house”. A wise man said our imagination of the future must far surpass our memories of the past. Write out your goals for this year and trust God for their fulfillment.
Focus on God: Jesus Christ is the Author and Finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). He is the Source and Perfecter of our faith. As we focus on Him via prayers, Bible meditation, worship, regular church attendance, etc. He opens our understanding, giving us direction such that we are able to know what path to travel in. This is essential in making the most of 2014.
Daily renew your mind: We live life from the inside out (Matthew 12:35). Our lives gravitate towards our predominant thoughts, and our thoughts are real entities in the spirit realm. We achieve results not just through our prayers but also through our thoughts (Ephesians 3:20). Our mind is our garden, allowing weeds such as doubts, worries, lust, small-mindedness, etc. to fester therein is reducing the capabilities of it. A sanctified mind on the other hand is creative, open to God, alert, strong and able.
Number your days: The Psalmist said God should teach him to number his days that he may apply his heart to wisdom (Psalm 90:12). Days, not weeks nor months nor years are to be numbered! If we don’t make each day count, the weeks, months and even the year will slip by with nothing to show for it. Maximize each day in 2014 by living deliberately, purposefully and soberly (Ephesians 5:15-17)
Enhance your value: The value of something is the worth of it. It is not unusual to see people in the same profession doing similar things earning differently. The reason usually is the worth of each individual, what they know and the results they generate. In 2014, enhance your value by learning more, doing things differently, working harder and trying to make yourself indispensable on your job. How easily are you replaceable? Become a better person, better employer and better employee in 2014.
Be Action-oriented: Many goals, aspirations and dreams are not fulfilled simply because there is no action backing it up. Faith without corresponding action is like a body without the spirit, dead (James 2:26). A man of God said that faith is hope wearing working gloves. Our actions are the price we pay for our written down goals and aspirations to be accomplished. The process of faith is completed by the actions that accompany it. Be more of an actor this year than a talker!
Serve others: Our lives aren’t measured by the duration of it but by the donation of it. It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20: 35). The world is blessed today by generous people who give time, talent and treasures to worthy causes. Real fulfillment is not found in things, it is found in serving God and also mankind. Whatever thing you make happen for others, God will make same happen to you (Ephesians 6:8). We are recreated in Christ Jesus in order for us to do good works.
Conclusion: The grace of God is given to us to do the seemingly impossible things. Harness the grace of God in 2014 to maximize the year and bring pleasure to your maker. It is your year of distinction and great occurrences in Jesus name.
Happy new year!
Ade(Gboyega) ESAN
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