My problem isn't making a resolution, because I can come up with a few things I'd like to change in probably 5 minutes, it's the keeping of the resolution.
Webster defines the word resolution as "the act of determining" and "something that is resolved". So for many of us we are determined to change something and for those of us that succeed, I applaud you. For the rest of us, however, there is a sense of hopelessness at times...when it seems like you're never going to reach that goal and everything is hindering you.
"This year is going to be different!" I'm sure many of us have uttered those words and many of us have failed, but I'm not stopping with just having this year be different, because every year something is different, I'd like to say, "This year things are going to be different, with God's help."
Ok, now before you get all skeptical and tell me that I'm crazy, just hear me out. I know it may sound a bit crazy for some of you and maybe a little naive, but I truly believe that God does want each of us to achieve our goals. I believe that He can help with our resolutions and that He wants what's best for each of us. However, I do not believe that He's going to do all the work and that it's going to be a piece of cake. Great, now I'm talking about food. :} Moving on...
There are a few things that I'd like to resolve to do and by resolving to do them with God's help, I believe I will have a better chance of achieving my goals. The one thing that I do not want to do is to let these resolutions run my life, I have WAY more important things to do than focus on the do's and don'ts of my resolutions; there needs to be some sort of balance.
In order to keep myself on track with my resolutions I know I'm going to have to write them down, this will help me remember what I've said and be a reminder when those tempting voices say to forget the resolutions. Along with my resolutions, I'm going to post scripture so that when I do get discouraged or frustrated I can look and be encouraged by what God is saying.
Am I saying that this is a fool-proof method to maintaining one's resolutions? Well, I'll definitely let you know how I do with it all, but I think it's going to be different for each person, especially depending on their resolutions. All I know is that I want this year to be different for myself and hopefully this is the year that things change for the better.
Oh, by the way, I'm back on track with my resolution to blog more. :}
