Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

-James 1:12

As this year winds down, our attention naturally turns to the start of a new twelve months. And with this renewed outlook, opportunities abound to make some life alterations. Many people take this time and “resolve” to make some positive changes in their life. This usually involves quitting something, losing weight, starting an exercise routine or adopting a healthier lifestyle. Hopes are pinned to a New Year’s Resolution and inadvertently those ambitions fail in the coming days and weeks.