As we enter another New Year, it must be our prayer that this year will be a better one than last year.  Although this is the case, there was also much to be thankful for last year.  We give thanks to God for the blessings of the 2005, and that we have lived to see in 2006.

There is nothing like a new year to stimulate us into a state of resolve and determination – for example: to have a new beginning; a resolution for better living; a resolution to achieve something specific during the coming year. It may be easy to make a resolution on New Year’s Day, and at that time to believe that this can be maintained throughout the year. However, in reality it is a matter of discipline to maintain the focus and determination to see it through. As devotees of God almighty, we are called to this type of discipline. This is what it means to be a “disciple”.