New Year Commitments

It's a new year. Time for a new love and a new you, right?

Well...

January 6th, and I can't figure out where the first five days of the new year have gone. Is it too late to wish you all a Happy New Year? Late is better than never, after all.

And about late being better than never... Have you set up any New Year's Resolutions? Perhaps you're like me and you shy away from this chore. A commitment is a hefty thing, you know. It's not too late! Come on, belly up to the table and face the cards. It's time, pardner.

I am not a huge fan of setting resolutions and then breaking them. I usually hold off making myself and the Lord any promises until I know the changes I plan to make are realistic and reachable while still being a challenge. Committing to the Lord, and all that. (Psalm 37:5 and Proverbs 16:3 speak of committing your way to the Lord.)

There are so many ways to set up a resolution plan if you're the unconventional type. First, change the way you approach this by changing the language. Instead of a resolution, you're setting goals. Challenging yourself to a new lifestyle. Simply making changes to create a better situation for yourself.

Now try breaking your yearly changes down into smaller, more attainable goals. A new one each quarter, each month, or even every week. These smaller goals should keep you on track to reach your big change throughout the year. Also, get a partner to help you stay accountable.

There are as many ways to achieve your resolutions (oops, there's that word again) er... GOALS as there are types of goals. Physical fitness, relational health, career plans, and spiritual challenges all might come into your personal setup. For myself, I have career goals (finish that book in the first quarter of the year and submit to agents), physical fitness goals (work up to 15 minutes of jumping rope continuously), and spiritual goals (do my Bible study every morning).

What about you? What are your goals and challenges? Share them with us! We'll help keep you accountable, and you can help keep us going.

At Elohim Prayer Beads, we're setting spiritual challenges. Look for that in the next post. And get ready. We're going to ask you to go on this ride with us and share your experiences.

So Happy New Year, dear ones. May your life be full of renewed promise and joy as you serve Him.

Shelley

Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5