Have You Made A New Year's Resolution?

Happy New Year! We have an opportunity to begin anew. What will you do differently this year? Many have made new year resolutions. What exactly is a resolution? A resolution is a promise to do something differently in the new year. As you reflect over the past year I'm sure you can think of some different things in your life that may not have gone as well as you would have liked. Many focus on living a more healthy lifestyle. Some people join the gym or make a decision to select more nutritious choices when eating. These are both great resolutions. People often focus on the external issues in life but there are areas besides this that require our attention. How do you treat people you encounter each day? What do your actions tell others about you? What is the condition of your heart? We are image bearers which means we have been made in the image and likeness of Christ. When we recognize who we are called to be in the earth our actions will align. Christ is love and He demonstrates His love for us each day. The same love should reside on the inside of us and be reflected in our everyday living. How about making a resolution to demonstrate the love of Christ each day? We can only do this is if we are willing to accept Christ as our Lord and Savior. A change takes place when we allow Christ to rule and reign in our lives. Make a resolution for the new year that will remain with you. Christ will make a resolution that is permanent in your life giving birth to a new creation. A new YOU!