New Years Resolutions

Why do we set resolution? Good question, I've been wondering this for years now. Is it just what we do, a tradition, or something to keep our focus for a little while? Well, the past two years I have not set a New Years Resolution. Why? I have figured out that I can start a lot of things, but I never seem to quite finish them, or finish well for that matter. Most of my life I've stated in making resolutions, that I wanted to loose weight, start saving money, read the whole Bible, stop cussing, and travel to name a few. Well I can tell you that over the years I have done very little of these things. (Loose weight, hahahahaha; more like gained, start saving money; more like HUH, WHAT, read the whole Bible; more like I'll read the New Testament, stop cussing; more like I'm still working on it, and travel more, well I've been a couple of places.) The Bible says in Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Only when our mind is renewed by the new attitude Christ gives us are we truly transformed. So it's not that we can't stick to our resolutions, or that we can't finish strong, it's changing our mind-set. Here's a great quote- "Stale minds won't produce fresh ideas and tired eyes won't see new insights. One great idea can change everything" -Pastor Brian Houston So, no matter if you make resolutions or not the thing is staying the course of the goal you set, but before you just ramble off what you want to change in the new year, start with changing your mind-set then the resolutions/ goals will follow.
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  1. KathyDecember 31, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Amen! And from where I sit you do a great job at reaching the goals you set for yourself, but more importantly striving toward the goal set before you which is Christ Jesus. I love you my friend! Happy New Year!
    Kathy

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