I would like to give you a list of resolutions for the New Year. I call them "7-UPS" for the New Year. No, this has nothing to do with the soft drink. These 7-UPS fall under the heading of attitudes and actions.

     1. WAKE UP - Begin the day with the Lord. It is His day. Rojoice in it.

     2. DRESS UP - Put on a smile. It improves your looks. It says something about your attitude.

     3. SHUT UP - Watch you tongue. Don't gossip. Say nice things. Learn to listen.

     4. STAND UP - Take a stand for what you believe. Resist evil. Do good.

     5. LOOK UP - Open your eyes to the Lord. After all, He is your only Savior.

     6. REACH UP - Spend time in prayer with your adoration, confessions, thanksgivings, and supplications to the Lord.

     7. LIFT UP - Be available to help those in need...serving, supporting, and sharing.

If you are going to make resolutions this year, let me suggest this list.

Why do we bother to make New Year's resolutions in the first place? Why do we feel this need each January 1 to set new goals? Maybe it is because resolutions help us to identify our priorities. The answer the question: How do I want to invest my time, energy, money, and talents in this New Year? The New year reminds us that time is passing.

It is up to each of us to maximize the potential of every moment!

Bro. Don