Ready for the New Year Genesis 2:16-17 NASB Abstinence is a condition of life with God. Fasting is a God appointed way to humble yourself. Matt 4:1-4 NASB Matt 9:14-15 NASB Acts 13:1-3 ESV Acts 14:23 ESV Week 1 (Jan 5-11) = Traditional Food Fast Week 2 (Jan 12-18) = Soul Fast (Media/Entertainment/Negativity) Week 3 (Jan 19-25) = Self Fast (Financial- no spending on yourself) Until One is Committed by William H. Murray Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back-- Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets: Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute. Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius power and magic in it. Only engage and then the mind grows heated, Begin and then the work will be completed.