Strength

Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen, and to stand with confidence before the Son of Man.
Lk.21:36

The final gospel of the Church's liturgical year gives good advice for a New Year's Resolution. Stay awake and pray.

So, how should I pray? For strength. It's going to take strength to stand with confidence at Jesus' return. It's a battle. "Gin Street" is always there, tempting and seductive. 

The encouragement of other believers is a great source of strength. I'm about to go off to a men's prayer breakfast, a real source of encouragement and strength.

Thank you Jesus for fellow believers that strengthen me for the battle.