Towards the end of this week, 2010 comes to a close. Some may just want to put 2010 behind them and forget about. Others don't want this year to end. Along with a new year comes the traditional setting of New Year’s resolutions that millions of people make each year in an attempt to better their lives. Follow my FB for tips on making informed resolutions for the year 2011.If we as Christians make resolutions, what kind of resolution should we make? Many Christian’s resolutions are so general; to pray more, read the bible more or attend church on a regular basis. But if there is no power in your resolution, these resolutions will not last.
Philippians 4:13 tells us, "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." Put God in the center of your New Year's Resolutions... for better results.
For Proverbs 19:8 says, "He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers." A new year shouldn't necessarily mean a new resolution. If we put God first in our lives and seek his will, then every day will be a "new day" with Christ.
When you are ready to set your resolution, you may need to write it down. Take time to analyze your life so that come next year you can make significant step towards positive goals to enrich your future. Don't forget that you are different and your resolution suits you and not others.
New Year's resolutions can be tricky; many people make them and than slowly forget about them. Do you want to be one of those that make dramatic resolution that would have otherwise changed life and then dump it in one week?
If this would be the case with you, make a resolution to NOT MAKE A RESOLUTION THIS YEAR. Remember you should keep to the goals here too.
However, making a tangible resolution will give you a mind set to begin the year on a positive note. A resolution well reasoned will give you a sense of purpose throughout the year.
For those who are looking forward to more spiritual resolutions, here are some tips: Be realistic in setting your resolution. Make sure you don't overwhelm yourself, wanting better results. Note, too many resolutions can result to over commitment. Follow through your goal plan.
Be realistic: Don't aim to Jupiter, when you have not landed on the moon yet. i.e If you are not committed to spiritual matters on a lower lever, don't seek higher level as yet. Don't resolve something like this, “I want to Know God Better" if you have not born again yet.
Don't overwhelm yourself: Don't plan to attend every Church function. In any case functions in the church will not save you. Plan on which function will help you build your relationship with God. i.e. Church services, small fellowship group, small bible study groups e.t.c.
Better results: It is not possible to grow overnight. Growth is a process. You need to realize that it will take time for you to get mature in the things (Word and Knowledge) of God. See 1 Corinthians 13:11.
Follow through your goal: Missing one day in a series does not mean you have lost. Keep pushing to your goal. Remember when you resolve to build your spiritual life; temptations will always be at your door step. Remember Satan is tempter and spiritual enemy. See Matthew 4:3
It doesn't matter what your resolution(s) is (are), one sure thing is that making new year's resolution is a perfect time to recreate your live both at spiritual level and of course physical.
Many others will make resolutions to stop bad habits, ie smoking, drinking, and infidelity among others. In these categories of resolutions, the advice here is: find support system, someone you can be accountable to. In this way you have someone to help you attain your goal.
Support system may be your family member(s), your peers, pastor, face book friend(s), bible study group(s), spouse, and the list is endless...
Always be accountable to yourself even in the midst of the support system. Be conscience of your resolutions and the goals you have set. Remember it is about you not them.
If the resolutions are not attainable in the first week in the New Year, revise them without changing the goal. If you change your goal, one week would go to waste.
Many people will make resolutions relating to health issues. The advice here is that one should be realistic in setting the goal concerning health, i.e. do you want to change your health or improve it?
The following will help you on health issue resolution(s): Is it weight that you want to loss? Do you want to eat better foods? Is it excise that you need?
Whatever your resolution(s) is (are), make sure you set a goal on what you want to accomplish. The goal you set must be personal.
Don't make a resolution like..."As for me and my house we will serve the Lord" Josh 24:15. This is not personal. Serving God can be good resolution, but involving the whole family, marks the beginning of failure.
My resolution is to Keep John 3:16. I want to believe in God that I may live.