Resolutions

As the end of the year approaches, people begin to make their resolutions for the New Year.  We resolve to lose weight, to focus on a character issue, to read a certain number of books each month, to mend broken relationships, and the list goes on.  We find ourselves disillusioned when we break our resolutions after only a few weeks, and in some cases, after just a few days.

I made a resolution several years ago that I would not make another New Year’s resolution.  However, I'm about to break that resolution!  I don't want my new resolution to be a New Year’s resolution.  I want it to be a daily resolution.  My resolution:  I want to know Christ, and Him crucified! (First Corinthians 2:2)

Most of our resolutions are things we try to do in our own strength.  My new resolution is one I want to make, and keep, with the Lord’s help.  Philippians 4:13 tells us that we can do all things through Christ.  Won't you join me in this journey to know Christ in a deeper way?  Perhaps as we diligently seek to know Him better, we will find the ability to conquer some of those other resolutions as well.

© 2008, Stacy R Miller