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1)
Have a dream. The Apostle Paul’s dream of an ongoing
personal relationship with the Lord could well be ours. “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and
the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death”
(Philippians 3:10). Does your dream
include getting to know God better?
2)
Learn all you can – especially
about the Bible. Paul’s focus suggested that he knew the
importance of study and learning. “Do your best to
present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be
ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth” (II Timothy
2:15). Are you learning all you can
about how God wants you to act and what He wants you to do?
3)
Realize that in spite
of discouragement God will help. The
apostle Peter explains how to overcome discouragement. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you”
(I Peter 5:7). Are you willing to take
every difficult situation that causes you to be anxious and place it in God’s
hands?
This
year maybe Columbus Day can be more than just a holiday to celebrate. Let’s use it s a time to turn to the Lord
and His word.