{"id":14067,"date":"2016-01-01T10:09:39","date_gmt":"2016-01-01T16:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/?p=14067"},"modified":"2021-12-30T10:19:17","modified_gmt":"2021-12-30T16:19:17","slug":"6-smart-ways-to-start-the-new-year-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2016\/01\/01\/6-smart-ways-to-start-the-new-year-right\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Smart Ways to Start the New Year Right"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Can you believe how quickly the last twelve months flew by? Happy New Year, everybody!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I grew up in a family that always ate black-eyed peas “for good luck” on New Year’s Day. But as an adult, I’ve found more helpful ways to jumpstart a great year<\/strong>. Here are my top six — with some printables to help you implement them! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

6 Smart Ways to Start the New Year Right:<\/h2>\n
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    Read Your Bible<\/h2>\n

    One way to get off to a good start is in the Word. There are lots of great Scripture reading programs that will take you through the entire Bible in one year<\/strong>. The plan I like best is this one<\/a>. <\/p>\n

    You can download a one sheet plan or print a set of monthly bookmarks to keep you on track. Or, if you prefer to read online, sign up free through the posted link, and they’ll email each day’s reading passage directly to your inbox.<\/p>\n

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    Say Your Prayers<\/h2>\n

    Another way to start the New Year right? On your knees. <\/p>\n

    I am a firm believer in the power of prayer. No problem is too big that God cannot fix it<\/strong>. And no matter is too small that He’s unwilling to attend to it. I can’t think of a better way to start the New Year right than on your knees.<\/p>\n

    One of the most important things you can do for your spouse and children is to pray for them regularly<\/strong>. I’ve created several printables to help with this endeavor. And don’t forget to pray for yourself<\/a> while you’re at it!<\/p>\n

    \"Praying<\/a><\/p>\n

    If you like this one, you should also check out my other prayer guides, as well. They are all replete with Scripture<\/strong>, so you can be sure your requests are in line with God’s heart on the matter:<\/p>\n