As we embark on a New Year many thoughts come to mind. One particular is regarding living a life pleasing to God. I'm reminded of the words spoken by Titus in chapter 2:11-14:

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession who are zealous for good works.
 
We are to declare these things among all the redeemed children of God. My hope is that we all will desire to examine our present life and live for Christ more and more as the Blessed Hope approaches!