New Years Resolutions

Ok so I'm not the biggest fan of 'new year resolutions'. They tend to be mostly about losing weight, joining a gym.. having more consistent devotions or keeping your house clean. All good stuff I suppose, but then why is it that statistics show that we most of those resolutions are broken within 4-6 weeks. Could it be that there is something else we should be focusing on? Could there be some deeper or hidden issues that are at the root of why we can't keep those resolutions? Something to think about.

Last night I got to participate in one of the BEST ways to establish the New Year, that I have done in years! It was a 'Forgivness' Ritual - or some might call it a prophetic act. It was meaningful, encouraging and inspiring.

And you know what? It was totally dependent on 'us' merging our 'yes' with the heart of God for us to be healed from wounds encountered through doing life with other wounded people! It was dependent on yielding to Him! It was declaring our desire to BE FREE from holding on to unforgiveness.

It wasn't about 'weight loss', but I'm sure all of us that participated in it, definitely feel lighter. It wasn't about going to the gym, but I'm sure all of that participated will be excersing our ability to walk in forgiveness. We'll be exercsing that muscle that is being strengthened to 'let it go and let God' deal with things. It wasn't about 'trying to have devotions'.. but was all about devoting ourselves to setting ourselves free from unforgivness and holding onto the injustices that have been done. It wasn't about making my 'house' cleaner.. yet was all about making THIS house - this inner house I call 'me' - cleaner! Not holding onto the clutter that unforgivness brings.

This year it's not about 'me' and what I want, but more about what God wants FOR me - freedom, peace and the healing of my soul.

What about you? Is there something you need to let God direct you in for this coming year? Something that requires partnering with Him.... think about it... This hope or vision for 'new year' really should be by His directive.. His leading.

So go for it! Ask Him.. 'What do You want to work on this year Father?'...

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