Because the life of Christ has been given to you, you must be careful to abide in that life as you purpose to please God in all you do.
Your personal planning should include growth in the things the Bible considers important.
Your personal planning must include a firm trust in God's involvement in your life and His sovereignty in your life.
Remembering the Lord's great deeds in the past allows you to have confidence in His love and faithfulness in the present and future.
Christians need to think often and deeply about the Incarnation of Jesus as it is a basis of their hope and joy.
The Christian is to greatly rejoice in God for who He is and the great things He has done for us.
