Resolutions: It’s All Up To YOU!
The New Year is always a time that many people make “resolutions”. They decide that they are going to “go on a spending freeze”, “lose weight”, “get up earlier”, “read their Bible daily” or whatever. All of those are worthy goals in life but they are nothing more than empty ideas if you don’t make up your mind to stick with them. Anyone can “sound good” but it takes dedication, hard work and perseverance to get the job done. I’ve started a couple of “new” things for myself this year and I am going to do my best to keep them up – but it’s not always going to be easy. There will be days “I don’t feel like it!”, or “I don’t want to.” or “Maybe tomorrow.” but in reality – IT IS MY DECISION! I can accomplish my goals if I really want them bad enough. I can do them but the “ball is in my court”. If I don’t accomplish them then I have no one to blame but James! UGH!!! Wouldn’t it be easier if we had SOMEONE to blame rather than ourselves? Have you set some personal goals for the new year? Have you decided to “do” some things or “give up” some things or “change” some things? If so, don’t lose heart – you CAN do it if you want it bad enough. NO MORE EXCUSES! It’s time accept the challenge and get it done! Are you willing? Are you ready? I challenge you to become the BEST you can be for the Lord! Step up to the plate and with God all things are possible! Keep up the good work and HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours! Pastor James