1. Gal. 2:17-20

2. On the brevity of life On what our lives have been thus far On what is important to us On what we want & need in our lives That we are one year closer to that day – 2 Cor. 5:9-10

3. Has our relationship with God and Christ improved? – James 4:8-10 Has our relationship with brethren improved? – 1 Thess. 4:9-10 Has our relationship with those in the world improved? – Matt. 5:13-16

4. Let us think like Paul – Phil. 3:13-14 Resolve to draw nearer to God and Christ – Heb. 4:11-13 Resolve to become closer to your brethren Resolve to get to know non-Christians better – Gal. 6:9-10

5. Setting goals and then meeting them is often a challenge. Be sure to set realistic (yet optimistic) standards for your walk with God over the next year. Who knows what blessings may come our way in a little while?