Many have had bad news in 2008, so choose to start with ways to proclaim GOOD NEWS for the coming 2009 year. Please use these ten points that will help you to obtain GOOD NEWS.

1. God has an appointed time, messenger and place for your Good News.

Be open to good news. Anyone can bring it – at any time- using various methods. Don’t just see the messenger, be open to the message containing YOUR Good News! Pray for GOOD NEWS and look forward to it throughout 2009.

1. Our life style can often dictate the type of news that we will have.

Choose to live a lifestyle that will lend itself to you receiving GOOD NEWS. Live a righteous life, giving glory to God. Be willing to be obedient to the Word of God.

1. Your relationship with God can make the impossible, possible.

Do more than just believe in God. Have a RELATIONSHIP with God. God is willing and able to be a wise counsel to you on every issue in your life. Spend time with God daily. Thank God for every blessing!

1. God chooses and uses the ordinary to do the extraordinary.

The Bible speaks of numerous ordinary people that God used in extraordinary events. Never feel so ordinary that God cannot use you. You are important and extraordinary in the eyes of God. See yourself how God sees you – “As His Wonderfully Made Vessel”.

1. Our taxing situations can often lead us into our purpose.

Going through the difficult situations within our lives can serve as a means to reach our purpose. Do not faint in the process. Make a decision to “press on”!

1. The birth of Christ is Good News for all people.

Even in the midst of extremely adverse circumstances, Christ was still born. Know that God is always in control, and His purpose WILL be FULFILLED. Be open to fulfilling the purpose that God has destined for you. Know that when we are obedient, God will make the provisions for us to get His job done!

1. Jesus can be born (in us and to us) in any place and any time.

It is never too late for a rebirth. Never feel as though you cannot change your direction in life. Be willing to be Born Again to live a more righteous life that is conducive to generating GOOD NEWS.

1. You can be a STAR – God’s STAR (do not feel like a nobody, you are a star in the eyes of God).

God sees everyone as a “somebody”. No person is a “nobody” in the eyes of God. Be obedient to carry out the tasks God gives you. Be more concerned with God being on your side than with the opinions of people.

1. We can do what the angels do, but the angels cannot have what we have.

We have the privilege of giving God glory while we are here on the earth. This gives believers the sincere honor of being a “light” to non-believers.

1. Despite bad news we may have, God always ends it with GOOD NEWS.

If God be for us, who can be against us! When we live a life glorifying God and giving thanks and praise for all God has done, even though times get rough, God is faithful to see us through. Think of the countless times that God has brought you through unforeseen circumstances throughout your life. When we follow God, He will be faithful to bring us through each situation with a testimony of GOOD NEWS.

PROCLAIM G O O D N E W S!

Give Thanks to God Daily

Open Your Heart to the Word of God

Obedience is the Key

Draw Closer to God Every Day

Never Give Up

Energize Yourself by Proclaiming the Love of God for You

Worship and Praise God for His Goodness

Start – Get Started Towards a Year of GOOD NEWS >>> Always Move Forward in God!

Proclaim that 2009 will be a year of triumph in God for you and your family. Live a righteous and holy life which glorifies God. This will allow God to open his hand to you and keep Good News coming, even in the midst of adversity.

Dr. Bellandra B. Foster, P.E. - www.drbbf.com and www.bbfes.com

Based upon the 12/21/2008 sermon by Pastor Joseph Hewitt – Reconciliation Word Ministry