So, friends, it is that time of year, isn't it? New Year's Eve... New Year's resolutions.... goals... ideals... a brand new year!
I did just a little research, and it seems that New Year's resolutions are not at all "new".
"The idea of celebration and setting of goals or ideals dates back to the Babylonians that started the tradition in March, but the Romans changed the time to January 1. January gets its name from Janus, the two-faced god who looks backwards into the old year and forwards into the new."
So have you made any resolutions yet? I do love the idea of looking back over the past year pondering a bit... and then looking forward into the new year with hope and anticipation. In 2004 Frank had a great idea for a resolution: with great anticipation, he announced that this year would be our healthiest yet! By March of that year, his brother, Mollie and I had all experienced appendectomies. (Yes, all within 6 weeks!) In June Frank began his journey with back pain with his first of a multitude of ongoing surgeries. So, as you might imagine, we are a bit hesitant to utter grand proclamations.
As I have reflected around 2014, I am reminded so clearly of God's faithfulness in our lives. His love and patience with us is overwhelming, and I know we can never praise Him and thank Him enough!
So for 2015 I plan to join a dear friend of mine in living her favorite Bible verse:
Micah 6:8
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
How will that look in my life? I hope it reminds me to look for ways to serve others, to be patient and understanding, to offer time and encouragement to those God directs me to, and most importantly, I look forward to getting to know my sweet Savior, Jesus, better each day.
So, what are you choosing?
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