As believers, we want to say and do the right things, but often fall short by choosing the easy wrong or giving in to our weak flesh. The New Year provides an opportunity for a fresh start, a time to reflect and seek the Lord, to ask for His direction and assessment of how we can walk more closely with Him, declare His eternal truths to others and serve Him better this year. How should we deal with the discouraging reality of our sinful nature? How do we gain restoration of relationship with God?