T h e C o u n t r y A u t h o r

I sat across from a friend at the local diner today who asked if I had any New Year’s resolutions. I told her I haven’t had any in a few years. Rather, I try to tackle things as they come up instead of saving them. Seems like a wise way of living, doesn’t it? Especially if you struggle with procrastination like I do. Yet, I couldn’t argue with my friend’s response to my comment, “But New Year’s resolutions are fun.”
Fun? I suppose they are.
The tradition of taking the time to list your resolutions for the coming year is nothing more than setting goals, which is a healthy thing to do. If you want to accomplish something, goal-setting is the first step. Talk to any successful person and they’ll tell you the same thing. However, the difference between success and the typical New Year’s resolution is resolutions are easily tossed aside. So what if you didn’t start that diet or gave up reality TV?
Still, New Year’s resolutions can be a hoot. Go ahead and make that list and see how many you actually act upon. Some people may never set goals other than at the close of each year. It’s better than nothing and can likely lead to the habit of serious goal-setting.
Okay, I think I talked myself into having New Year’s resolutions again. The top of my list would be to spend more time in God’s Word. Putting the Lord first causes a chain-reaction of everything else falling into place. Of course, life happens the way He wants it, not us. Which brings me to number 2 on the list: accept God’s will … cheerfully. Not always an easy thing to do.
These first two resolutions I plan not to dismiss as I would starting a diet or watching less TV as they are the essence of living a Christian life. To be honest, these are things I strive to do better throughout the year and not just on January 1st.
What are your New Year’s resolutions? Please share!