Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving, (Colossians 3:23-24 NIV)
Beginning a new year, for me, means how can I do things better? How can I be kinder, more loving and improve in my gifts.
Instead of comparing myself to others, I desire to compare my growth by how well I prepare. If I put in the time, I can trust God for the outcome.