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This year, I’m letting go of people, of things, of feelings, of thoughts that aren’t mine to keep. That aren’t bringing me hope. That aren’t pushing me to be a better person or inspiring me to stand after I’ve fallen down.

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Even in death, you have still taught me more about life that I could never have learned from my human companions.

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The best thing you can do is make specific New Year’s resolutions, rather than just make a mental note that you’d like to “exercise more often” or “spend more time with the family”. Here are 10 New Year’s Resolutions that will guarantee your best year yet in 2017.

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I hope in this new year, you let Christ save you. You let His words heal your heart, cleanse your soul, and lift you from pain.

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It isn’t wise to cling to past when making decisions, but you should hold the past in some consideration. Look it over with mature eyes to determine if the person can be forgiven, and think about your motives behind rekindling old relationships.