A Winner!

In 2009, Donny Osmond was declared the new champion of “Dancing with the Stars,” taking home the show’s mirror ball trophy in the season finale of the ABC contest reality program. Osmond, the former teen pop star of the singing Osmond family, said the show has been a highlight in a career of ups and downs. “I did it!” Osmond exclaimed. He promptly rushed to the audience and plucked out his wife, Debbie, whom he carried across the stage.”

BUT THERE IS SOMETHING BIGGER AND BETTER. And that’s being a winner in the eyes of God in the new year! We are challenged to do exactly that. And in doing so, I share with you 3 “Be’s” for the coming year. Be careful, Be thoughtful, Be thankful.

Three Be’s

BE CAREFUL

Eph. 5:15— “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16) making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17) Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Be careful in living. Be careful in the way you live. Be careful. Be wise. Be careful with your time, which is God’s time. Don’t contribute to evil. Be wise. Seek the Lord’s will in all things. Every day and in every way.

BE THOUGHTFUL

Eph. 5:18 – “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.” Be thoughtful of others. That’s always good advice. But here we are to be thoughtful of God’s Spirit who lives within us.

BE THANKFUL

Eph. 5:19-20 – “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20) always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Be thankful in Christ. Living a grateful life will keep you on the straight and narrow. People who are not aware of their blessings are not thankful. Instead, they are always looking for more.

Church – IT’S GREAT TO BE A CHRISTIAN! Let’s make 2025 the greatest year of our lives! Let’s be ONE and do it! Happy New Year!