I was
recently reading an old Calvin and Hobbs funnies newspaper clip about New
Year’s Resolutions. Calvin was upset
with Hobbs’ obvious insinuation that Calvin had made a New Year’s Resolution -
to which Calvin responded defensively with an overall attitude of “I’m perfect-
what’s to change”.
We all probably know some people that
see themselves that way! Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha But, truthfully you cannot be a
follower of Christ and not recognize the need to grow daily in our likeness of
Him which is part of the journey.
I spoke with a precious young man
this past week that has lots of things on his heart and plate.
I loved something that he said, which
is so true. “Well, no matter what I do
there are going to be consequences.” Absolutely, I responded to him. For every choice you make there is a consequence, maybe good and maybe
bad, but there will be one or two or three or…….
That is why many years ago I made a
decision to choose to seek after the LORD in all things. All things, yes! Is it hard? Yes! Do I fail at it? Yes! Do I just want to give
up sometimes? Yes! Would the world’s way of handling life, emotions, thoughts,
words, behaviors/actions, etc. be easier? Yes, temporarily. But aren’t you tired of watching and living
with the consequences of how the world does things that impact your life? Yes! Why would we want to contribute to that?
As we step into a new year I want to
encourage you to hide these verses in your heart! Memorize them!
Hebrews
12:1-2 (ESV)
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
“Let us run with endurance the race
that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our
faith!” And remember this, He endured
the cross, because of the joy set before Him. He knew where He was headed! Precious ones….we know where we are headed!
If you are going to make one New
Year’s Resolution that will lead to major changes and good consequences when it
is all said and done, choose to look up and become more like Him in 2015.
Love you all and I am praying for a
Blessed and Growing in Him New Year for us all!
His,
Vickie
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