As a new year approaches, many reflect on the year that is fading away, while others look ahead to the year to come. People often use this as a time to set goals for the coming year.
Several Branson Globe readers shared their thoughts, prayers and resolutions for 2025.
Lynda shared, "My resolution is to do more to help the hurting, to reach out to others and minister to them. Also, I want to write the most uplifting song to bring precious people to the Lord."
Anna noted, "My desire is to be a blessing to others whether it is in praying for them, or being a good listener when they need a friend. I want to focus more on God's word and just have a closer walk with Him."
Becky said, "I pray that my relationship with God will be closer and stronger in 2025."
Olive also offered a prayer for the new year, saying, "I pray to have better health and win as many souls to the Lord as I can and have a closer walk with the Lord and always show kindness to others."
Randy's goal is "to trust Jesus more and not concentrate on circumstances."
Said Douglas, "Being more appreciative for family, specifically for my grandkids. In January 2024 we had three grands. In January 2025, we will have six. What a year! God is good!"
The word Lucinda will be concentrating on for the coming year is also appreciation. "I want to make a consistent effort to recognize and appreciate the easily overlooked things and people that are in my life and right in front of my nose, to take the time to wonder at their value and uniqueness," Lucinda explained.
For Joanna, her focus "probably will be to declutter."
Said Doug, "The one thing I pray for in the new year is that I will walk closer to Jesus every day and become more like him. I'm very grateful to God for His many blessings He's given my family and I, and it is my prayer that He will use my family and I to share the Gospel with many people in 2025."
Lori's wish for the New Year is "that myself and all of my friends and family stay healthy."
Jeff has decided to focus in the coming year. "Focus more on my family and my relationships, and less on the useless stuff," he explained.
Said Karen, "My word for 2025 is expand. I want to broaden my knowledge, experience and capabilities this year, which includes expanding my business across the country."
"Since I rarely fulfill my New Year's resolutions, let's just call them hopes," said Brian. "I hope to have the garage sale that I've wanted to have for years, and I hope to have the time and money to fix my front deck. On a more serious note, I'd like to continue to know Christ more and more each day, and put my faith into even greater practice."
Like many of us, Keith had a challenging year. "I'd just like to survive," said Keith. "That would be awesome!"
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