After a week or so, most New Year’s resolutions fade. It’s uphill all the way when starting a new habit or breaking an old one. The only successful practice I’ve ever set in place at the start of the year involved flossing my teeth. That one stuck because of the woman at the sink next to me asking me about flossing every night. A little accountability goes a long way.

One commitment I’ve never regretted is spending time in the Scriptures. King David wrote: The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

David boasted of the joy and enlightenment gained from God’s Word. He declared the teachings of the Lord to be sweeter than honey and more valuable than gold.

Most New Year’s resolutions revolve around improving ourselves. Walking more or reading good books or even flossing our teeth certainly makes our lives better.

But in light of all that we hope for at the deepest levels, what more powerful way to better ourselves than to take up the Good Book?

Psalm 19

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