A Start To A Better Me

I know Jesus doesn’t ask us to make new year’s resolutions but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea. So many people say they don’t make New Year’s resolutions because they know they'll break them. Sounds like a cop-out to not even bother.

Yes, I made some resolutions this year and I'll continue throughout the year. I have written them down in my journal so I can be reminded of them and check my progress, or lack of it. Hmmmm. Maybe if I post my resolutions it will inspire you to get on board, too. Here it is.

Relationships. I have one friend who is a new Christian and I want to encourage him, regularly. I have one friend who is not a Christian but seems open to the Lord. Another person is totally closed to Jesus so they need my prayers. And I’m not giving up praying for salvation for a certain rock star.

Doing. I want to expand my territory, both personally and professionally. I’ll leave it at that. I’m also burdened by the need of people who need food and clothes. I’m tired of praying for them. I need to take action. Will I do it? Right now I don’t have a plan. Maybe I should get a plan together.

Spiritually. I need to become a better worshipper.

It’s about me. I want to shut up. I hear the Holy Spirit telling me to shut up all the time. Often I will. Other times I don’t. I’m resolving to get it right.

That’s it. By tomorrow I’ll regret this blog posting because it’s vulnerable. I’ll get emails from people, people I know, who enjoy telling me “that won’t work; you can’t do that”. We’ll see.

A new year’s resolution is a start to a better me.