Happy New Year to everyone! Yes, everyone says that on this day- January 1st, but I will say it again to torture you- haha. Well, as I am a frequent facebook reader, (sad, I know) I noticed so many "New Years Resolutions" being posted by friends. One, I know my self way to well to stick to any resolution...I hate resolutions. Its like, "hey self- lets make a goal, and announce it to the world so I can fail miserably in a month and feel like a loser." So I could never stick to one, or could I?
I started to think about where I am in this journey of life. I just lost my father in law a couple days ago, whom I loved dearly. Watching my kids and my husband say goodbye is painful. As a woman, I just want to comfort them and make it all better.
How could I even do that if I don't know Jesus Christ? You really can't. I am so thankful that through this hard time, I was secure in my faith to tell my kids we will see Grandpa Cox again in Heaven. I just wondered how someone gets through those deep, dark, sad days without knowing their heavenly father, without that faith. I am going to be honest with you, that is 1/3 of the issues I am going through- and if Jesus wasn't my rock- I would be curled in a ball in a dark lonely place asking what the point of life is.
But I do know Him. I know enough to tell you He helped me through this trial in life. I can tell you He has changed me, my view of life, my heart and my soul. But am I done? Do I think I know Him well enough to stop learning about Him and his promises? Am I a "good enough Christian"? NO, NO, NO way! This is just the beginning of my walk with the Lord. He has just revealed to me how bad I need him.
Psalm 19:7-11 says this:
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
So what does this have to do with a New Years Resolution you ask? Well, I would encourage you to make your resolution to know Jesus. To study the bible- the holy word of God. The real deal. Not reading what other people write about Him, not listening to others talk about Him, but to read from His words in the bible. The Holy Spirit will speak to you and open your eyes to the truth. You will hear what God wants you to hear and help you with what you need.
John 8:32 says:
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
This could be the change in your life that will set you free. Free from the insecurities of where you may go when you die, the fear of death, and the chains of worry you are being squeezed by.
So, Happy New Year! And I hope you will make a resolution that will make this year, and the rest of your life better in ways you never thought it could!
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