10 Challenges for 2012

It’s New Years Eve and we’re all preparing to close out 2011 and start 2012. This time of year usually brings out our desire for changes and challenges. Here are a few I’d like to give you.

1 – Evaluate your faith. Where are you with your relationship with Christ? Be real with your answer. Make 2012 a turning point for your faith, and a year that you will not forget.

2 – Evaluate your church, ministry, and philosophy.  Make sure the church you belong to follows Scripture, including DCC. Above all, be real yourself and identify with like-minded Christians.

3 – Make assembling together with the body of Christ a priority. (Hebrews 10:25)

4 – Find accountability in small groups. There are numerous ways to get connected, and more coming in 2012.

5 – Read more – not just the Scriptures, but books to educate and enlighten you more. For a Scripture reading plan, check this out. Here is a good book. Here’s another.

6 – Stop complaining. It’s actually easier than it sounds! (Philippians 2:14)

7 – Pray, give, and fast. Make each of these a pillar of your faith. (Matthew 6)

8 – Focus on your family. Husbands, love your wives as Christ loves the church. Wives, submit to the spiritual leadership of your husbands. Parents, raise good and Godly children. (Ephesians 5-6)

9 – Serve someone. Go out of your way to sacrificially do something for someone else.

10 – Be an encourager. Try to think and speak positively of yourself and others. Build up, not break down.

I hope these challenges can help you set some spiritual goals for this coming year. God is doing some wonderful things at Dassel Church of Christ. We can enhance them by living what we talk about. Happy New Year to you and your family.

Pastor Dave