We are on the brink of a new year 2008. When the new year rolls around people are always talking about resolutions for the new year. Sometimes I joke and say I don't make them because I'm already perfect... Anyone who knows me knows that is far from the truth. But I don't make resolutions anymore because its too depressing when they are forgotten within months or sometimes days.
Back in 1996 I found something that I will share here and each year since 1996 I've let this be the focus for my new year instead of lofty resolutions...
2008 - A new year – a book of blank pages waiting to be filled. It is easy to fall prey to doubts and questions about unknown days before me. But maybe God’s will for my life is far greater than knowing what path my life will take, what career choice I will make or what job change will occur. Maybe God’s will is simply for me to serve Him and love Him and share His love with others. So simple, yet so complete. There is no need for lofty resolutions, no need for fear – I will begin my days with prayer; I will listen, and God and I will walk together. He will help me through the rest, one day at a time.
~ author unknown
If I had to make a resolution I would borrow these two from Jonathan Edwards -
"Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will."
4 comments:
I like that. I did a Bible Study where I was supposed to write out a Mission Statement for my life and I couldn't. It was supposed to be specific, but I have no way of knowing what God wants me to do.
To be available and obedient and to Glorify Him, is all I can do.
Kay,
A couple of years ago I found a mission statement that I liked also and again, I'm not sure of the author...
"I am created by God to bring Him glory. Through God's Son, Jesus Christ, I have been redeemed and I make it my life's goal to honor God through my faith and obedience and prepare myself and all whom I may influence for eternity."
Its the goal and I definitely fall short, but I'm holding onto Jesus anyhow.
Happy New Year Robin!
My focus this next year is to love Christ more and hopefully let His love show in my life. Two ways to know if I do that is reassurance from my Lord - and others as I love them, especially my wife and children.
God bless,
Indian Lake Papa
Yeah, I'll go with Edwards on that one.
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