Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. (Isaiah 43:21)

This is a year of opportunity, but it is not for the fearful. No matter how last year was, full of challenges and probably bad memories, it is gone forever.

You have a clean slate on which to write new things in this new year. Approach this year with the expectation of better things. Face the year with faith in God and in your God-given abilities.

Plan
Outline your thoughts on paper. Put down the things you want to accomplish this year and how you intend to accomplish them.

Pursue
Strategically go after them and tick them off the list as they are accomplished. Work on the level of your motivation towards your goal.You need some level of energy to keep you going.

Pray
The importance of prayer cannot be overemphasized. It is a sure way of involving God in your life. When we work alone, we alone work. When we work and pray, God also works. It makes the journey smoother.