You are probably overjoyed by the fact that another year has passed and you are thankful to be alive to witness it. However, the truth of the matter is that,every new year,in this case 2017 is fortunate to have you. Because you have the power to influence the events of 2017, it is you that is going to bring honor to the year 2017,not the other way round. 2017 is like a desert, it has nothing in it to give you, however you have everything to give the year 2017. In Christ,you don't have to pray for a good year or hope that things will be different for you, rather you should understand the fact that you are the best thing that happened to 2017. If 2017 was a human being,He/she would be so proud to know you, willing to serve your commands,willing to do anything in His/her power to please you. That is who a Christian is, You have the power to shape the year however you wish. Whether good or bad,the words and actions of you and I,will determine whether 2017 ends up being a good year or a bad year for us all. Don't be overly excited that you are among the living and forget the gospel truth that you have it in you to bring glory to the year 2017. Being alive is a gift from God and must be appreciated. 2017 is desperately counting on you to achieve something impactful so that it may be praised and honored than it's predecessor(2016). Don't underestimate the power of God in the life of his children. How can 2017 bring you any misfortunes if you are properly exercising your authority over it? Illustration,let's assume 2017 is a bare ground (soil) and you a farmer,is it not your seeds that are going to be planted into the ground for it to germinate and bare fruits? Thereafter,that particular ground will be praised of being a fertile land,which brings-forth good fruits. So there you go,the year, whether 2016 or 17 does not matter, the power to make a difference still remains with you. Stop the wishing because it won't bring you any results and take control. You've been receiving good wishes every year since you can remember yet still you haven't received any of those wishes, the wishes alone won't bring results,not until you understand that it is you that holds the steering wheel of the vehicle(year). Bye