As the year ends and we look forward to the new millennium and all it has in store for us, it seems a bit eery to realize that we are on the threshold of a new century and also a new millennium. There is something rather daunting about it all.

As we review the past and close the door on the year, the century and the millennium it is a good thing to take stock and consider what we did right, what we did that was wrong, and what we plan to do to improve our situation in the new year. Taking pencil and paper in hand to note the failures and successes of the past can really help us to concentrate on how to make the new year the best ever for ourselves and those we love. Here are some guidelines that can help you plan for the future.

Do everything with the conscious knowledge that the Lord is right beside you taking it all in.

Do everything with the idea that at the end of each day you are going to offer it all to the Creator as an act of thanksgiving and worship.

Always bear in mind the good of those around you and make your decisions so that they will profit from your actions.

Do even the smallest, the least noticed act, with an enthusiasm and energy that only comes when we are enjoying the presence of the Lord.

Follow these simple guidelines and you will have the very best year yet!