“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heaves:” (Ecclesiastes 3: 1). We are nearing the end of the year. Now is the time when we are thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. I make a New Year’s Resolution every year. For example, one of which includes losing some weight. I can remember a time in my life when I could not gain weight but now it is quite the opposite. The main problem; I like food! I love sweets especially chocolate. I digress!
We make resolutions but do we follow through? We have great intentions and maybe we do follow through but is this really what we need to focus on?
One resolution that is definitely the most important one of all is to draw closer to God. How do we this? For one, I believe God calls us to stay in His word, which is a struggle when we live in a world full of distractions. I can tell you that the rewards are great! Another way to draw closer to God is to spend time in prayer. Prayer time does not have to be a time on our knees although that is not a bad idea, it can be a time when we say a prayer under our breath or a time in the morning where we say a quick prayer of thanksgiving. I don’t know about you, but I need to talk to God throughout the day. I cannot make it without Him.
Make God the main focus of your mind and heart in the New Year! Take a few minutes to listen to “King of My Heart” by Steffany Gretzinger.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that you may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14:16).
As a young girl, I loved driving around with my parents looking at Christmas lights. I wanted to share my love for Christmas with my boys so when they were younger, I drove them around the neighborhoods so they could see the wonderful displays of lights. I love Christmas lights especially the twinkling ones.
We live in a dark world. It seems everywhere we turn, there is turmoil. I can’t even turn on the television without hearing something negative. The scriptures say, “we are the light of the world”. Which means once we are plugged into the ultimate power source, our light will shine even brighter than the twinkling lights. So, as we head into the New Year, think about how you will stay plugged in. Spend time with the ultimate power source so your light will continue to shine!
Turn the light on!
Do you wake up in the morning and say, “Good morning, Lord! Or Good Lord, it’s morning!” I have to confess that many a morning when my alarm goes off, I have said the latter. The Bible says, “How precious is your unfailing love, O God! (Psalm 36:7). “Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever” (Psalms 136: 26). “This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). We may be having a rough morning, but we have so much to be thankful for.
Friends, I want to tell you today, that we have a God that loves us so much that we cannot even fathom the depths of His love for us. When it seems like all is lost and we cannot go on, look up because your help comes from the Lord. You may have walked through many trials in 2018. Just know that you have never been alone. God has always been there walking alongside you. He never promised us a perfect life. In fact, God tells us in His word, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace in this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). One word that stands out to me in this verse, “peace.” God gives us peace amidst all the struggles.
I want to offer you a challenge today. Let this New Year be the best ever. Get up out of the bed every morning and say, “Good morning Lord! I love you!” I hope that you will give this a try in the New Year.
Thank you for reading my blog. You are the best! I love you all!
Kam XOXO
