Today is the last Sunday of 2015. At the beginning of this year, you may have perhaps planned out several things for the year. And today, as you look back, you may have accomplished many of those goals and you are super thrilled about it. For others, it may not have turned out the way you have planned and you are probably regretting for the bad choices and the lost opportunities.

There’s a lot of things we all wish we could have done differently. We cannot spend our time regretting for the things done in the past or try to change it. We can definitely learn from our mistakes and choose to do things differently. Remember, our past is gone – so leave it behind. We CAN make a difference with our future – it is bright as the promises of God!

Apostle Paul in Philippians 3:13 says “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.”

Paul was able to accomplish a lot for Jesus from the time he was saved. He travelled to most of the then known world with the Gospel of Christ. He unceasingly preached the Gospel, built Churches, discipled people and even wrote half of our New Testament. He spent his time wisely for the Lord.

What are some things you would love to do differently in the New-year? Take time to write it down. Set goals for your life. Your goals should be S.M.A.R.T.

1. Your Goals should be SPECIFIC

It should be well defined. State exactly what you want to accomplish. A specific goal has a greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal.

2. Your Goals should be MEASUREABLE

You should be able to tangibly show how you will meet that goal. Measuring will give you specific feedback and hold you accountable.

3. Your Goals should be ACHIEVABLE

Your goals should be challenging and within your ability to accomplish them. Your goals should push you.

4. Your Goals should be REALISTIC

You need to be real about what is possible for you and what is not. It should be in line with your Christian values and with your current lifestyle.

5. Your Goals should be TIME BOUND

Set specific dates to accomplish your goals. You should have a starting date and an end date. You should strive to accomplish them within these time boundaries.

Our lives are short. Choose to make the rest of your life – the very best. The Choice is Yours.