Exercise more. Spend more time with family and friends. Get out of debt. Become more organized. These are just four of the top ten resolutions that will be made come New Years Day on January 1, 2010. Unfortunately, one goal noticeably missing from that list is to grow in the relationship we have in the Lord. No matter how long or short your journey with Him has been, we can all use this coming year as a time to cultivate a deeper walk with the Heavenly Father. If you have let yourself slide a bit in this area, why not make it a priority to rededicate your life and begin your relationship with the Lord anew.
It seems that so many New Years resolutions fade from memory within the first few weeks of the year. Two reasons stick out to me why this is the case. The first is that we set incredibly broad goals with no steps as to how to achieve them. If you desire to get closer to God in 2010, it can’t happen by just thinking, “I’m going to do better this year.” Steps have to be set so that you can know you are on the right track and see the progress you are making. Time alone in prayer and Bible reading, consistent church attendance, and sharing your faith are good benchmarks to set as you move forward in your walk with Christ.
Other resolutions fizzle out because they are seen as not worth the effort required to see them through to completion. It may very well be that a huge sacrifice must be made for you to have a few minutes in solitude with the Lord each day. But never fail to remember that your relationship God is to be the most important thing about you. We always make time for the things that are most important to us. Though it may require much effort and sacrifice, the Lord has promised that the reward for it all will be great.
The prophet Isaiah exhorts his readers in Isaiah 55:6, “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.” Now is your chance! No matter how many times you’ve started out trying to be a more committed believer, make this time the one that sticks. Make 2010 your greatest year following the plan and purpose that God has for you.
It seems that so many New Years resolutions fade from memory within the first few weeks of the year. Two reasons stick out to me why this is the case. The first is that we set incredibly broad goals with no steps as to how to achieve them. If you desire to get closer to God in 2010, it can’t happen by just thinking, “I’m going to do better this year.” Steps have to be set so that you can know you are on the right track and see the progress you are making. Time alone in prayer and Bible reading, consistent church attendance, and sharing your faith are good benchmarks to set as you move forward in your walk with Christ.
Other resolutions fizzle out because they are seen as not worth the effort required to see them through to completion. It may very well be that a huge sacrifice must be made for you to have a few minutes in solitude with the Lord each day. But never fail to remember that your relationship God is to be the most important thing about you. We always make time for the things that are most important to us. Though it may require much effort and sacrifice, the Lord has promised that the reward for it all will be great.
The prophet Isaiah exhorts his readers in Isaiah 55:6, “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.” Now is your chance! No matter how many times you’ve started out trying to be a more committed believer, make this time the one that sticks. Make 2010 your greatest year following the plan and purpose that God has for you.
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