New Year's Resolutions

So what's you're goal for this new year of 2014? Many people are making New Year's resolutions, a secular tradition, to improve ones life style— such as; lose weight, eat healthy, drink less alcohol, exercise more, get out of debt, spend more time with family, get organized or quit smoking. But, after a few days, a few weeks or months many people are back, to square one, right where they started. (The reason has more to do with trying verses commitment.)

So why not do something different this year. Start thinking about God, maybe even talking to him. I'm not suggesting going to church or getting religious, just commit some serious time, five or ten minutes (once or twice a day), and think about and meditate on him. If you miss a day or two once in awhile, no big deal, just continue. However you may say, I don't believe in God. But, why don't you? What's wrong in believing there is a God, other than it would mean you would have some kind of responsibility, right? Did somebody or something happen to disappoint you, and you blame him? Or have you done something that you feel guilty about and God wouldn't be interested or care enough to help you? Do you really believe human beings came from monkeys and when were dead that it? If that's the case, we don't need to worry about our conscience; right? Just do as you please, like almost everyone else. But wouldn't it be awesome to know that someone really designed you with a purpose in mind; and that you and this world, were not just "an accident."

There are a lot of excuses and doubts someone could give. But the most important thing I can share with you today, is that there really is a God and he desire to have a relationship with you. All religions and many people have given God a bad rap. But you need to decide for yourself.

God does care, more than you could ever imagine. So I'm suggesting that while you're thinking about him, you might just ask him a few questions. What's the harm, he won't bite you. In fact, he love you very much. He's always there, waiting and desiring, for you to take the next step.

Why not make a New Year's resolution to meet and/or know God a little better. You could even read his words written to you, by starting with the Gospel of John, in the Bible; if you have one. If not, find or buy one, you won't be sorry you did. You just might be surprised what can happen. When you give your life and time to him, you begin to change from the inside, then outside—like a new person with a clean heart and a right spirit, and then experience a peace and joy you never knew before. As you get to know him better you will want to talk and listen more, to him. He has already forgiven you of all your mistakes in life, so why hesitate. Now, is the time to make that New Year's resolution that will be worth keeping.