The coming of a new year brings about opportunity for reflection and resolutions.
We can look back on the year that has past...its highlights, joys, sorrows. Its successes and failures.
This year I have so many things I want to do!
Professionally, I want to develop deeper relationships with the teachers i work with, offer more trainings, visit schools more, teach more classes, learn more. I want to communicate better with my supporters.
Personally, I want to be more intentional in my relationships with those around me, live a healthier lifestyle, give more, rest more.
That's a mighty long list!
I was just hearing on the radio that people generally make the SAME new year's resolutions for 10 years. What does that say about keeping them?!
Personally, I want to be more intentional in my relationships with those around me, live a healthier lifestyle, give more, rest more.
That's a mighty long list!
I was just hearing on the radio that people generally make the SAME new year's resolutions for 10 years. What does that say about keeping them?!
The truth is, I can't do it all. As motivated as I am, I am only human.
So, I will start my year by reflecting on these verses...
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:
The old has gone, the new is here!"
2.cor.5.17
"My grace is sufficient for you
for my power is made perfect in weakness"
2 Cor.12:9
Why these verses?
I need to be reminded that it is not me who can accomplish anything. I am God's child, and he has created me for His purpose. HE is the one who can and will make things new - my relationships, my work, my health. In fact, He already has. And it is only as I give myself to Him that all things will come into perspective. For they are not mine to begin with.
I am resolving to...
"Seek first HIS kingdom and His righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well."
Matt.6:33
"In Him we live and move and have our being"
Acts 17:28
As I submit, as I keep my eyes on the One who made me - this is where I will find abundant life.
This is where I will find meaning.
love.
joy.
peace.
From here I can move forward and accomplish that which HE would have me do this year.
Maybe it will include everything on my list.
Maybe it will include everything on my list.
Maybe not.
But I will have success as I walk with my Creator.
And really, that's all there is to it.
Bring on 2011.
2 comments:
(Micah 6:8 NKJV) He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?
Love Dad
Thanks for the link to your blog! As I was reading your post, this verse came to mind:
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Phil.4:13)
We pray for you!
PS. It would be great if you could add an email subscription to your blog. That way, we would know when you post!
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