My Way

This powerful message challenges us to examine what we truly mean when we declare 'my way' for the new year. Drawing from Matthew 7:13-14, we're confronted with a profound truth: there's a critical difference between emotional resolutions and resolute determination. Most New Year's resolutions fail because they're reactive emotional responses to circumstances we want to control, rather than disciplined commitments rooted in biblical truth. The sermon unpacks five determinant factors for walking God's way: we must have a point of origin in Christ, we will face places of difficulty requiring us to stand firm, we can make purposeful impact through clean living rather than empty words, we have progressive unlimited opportunities in God's kingdom, and we're headed toward a positive eternal destination. The narrow gate and difficult road aren't meant to discourage us—they're the pathway to authentic life. What's beautifully encouraging is that while God has written the preface and final chapter of our story, we get to write the chapters in between. If chapter two disappoints, we can make chapter three better. This isn't about achieving worldly success measured by bank accounts and possessions, but about daily sanctification—picking up our cross, dying to self, and walking with Christ even when it feels awkward. Our way must become God's way, and that transformation happens through daily commitment, not annual declarations.