God's New Year's Resolutions



"For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD.

"They are plans for good and not for disaster,

to give you a future and a hope."

               Jeremiah 29:11

So, I'm wondering this first day of 2013 how many are really putting pen to paper and writing out a list of New Year's resolutions.  You know what I mean ... that list of unrealistic and often unattainable goals that will make us feel guilty, less than, and defeated when we don't see some measure of success by the middle of February (often way before then).   Possibly some of the younger set who have not been discouraged by the tales of older resolution makers are sitting at their computers or using their Smart Phones, Ipads or whatever the writing tool of the day is, and working on their To Do lists for this coming year.

I, on the other hand, am old enough to fall into the category of those who just don't make that list anymore because my journals,  Bibles, and dresser drawers are filled with 50+ years of unfulfilled New Year's resolutions. 

It's time to try something different.

 

I want to discover what God's plan is for my life this year.  What a concept! God said, "I know the plans I have for you.  A plan for good and not evil." (Jeremiah 29:11)  God already has a plan!

 

So why am I spending every New Year's Day writing out my own plan?

 

I've spent this first morning of 2013 thinking about the plans I know God has for me this year:

 

He's planned for my success.

He's planned for my health and wellness.

He's planned for all of my needs to be met in Christ.

He's planned for Goodness and Mercy to follow me ALL the days of this year

 and the years yet to come.

He's planned to lead and guide me in every decision I face.

He's planned to be with me in sunshine and sorrow .. for the sorrows will surely come.

 

Now this is a list I can live with!  How about you?  Let me encourage you to make your own list of what you know God has planned for you.  If you need help get out your Bible and start reading through, picking out the promises God has made through the ages ... they are still in effect today.  I know you'll be on your computer so Google Promises of God and see what comes up.  Better yet ... spend some time in His presence and let Him tell you Himself all the wonderful things He has in store for you.  God's resolutions are never in danger of not being fulfilled ... He keeps His promises!

 

I'm wishing you all a very happy and blessed New Year ... filled with all God's best for you and your families.  Now ... I'm going back to work on my list. 

 

There are many more "resolutions" on God's list for us!