Resolution
Resolution is more than the number of pixels on your computer screen. One definition is “An answer or solution to a problem.” Another is “determination.” When typically used on January 1st, it’s usually my 2nd definition. But aren’t they related though? Doesn’t a resolution involve looking back, looking forward, and comparing where you’ve been and how you got there with where you want to be? You do have goals, don’t you? Maybe that can be your first resolution, to set goals for this year.
Why would a blog on this topic
appear in a book titled: Fearless In The Face Of…Today? It’s simple. Often we don’t (want to) take stock of cause-and-effect issues that plagued us in the past, possibly because we’re afraid of what they might reveal about us. All throughout Fearless, I have tried to encourage my readers to “get in the game” to “do what it takes” to trust the outcome to the God who controls outcomes. That is the Fearless approach to life.
Whether you’re reading this in January or August, “Today” is a good day to review your progress on the goals you set early in the year. I will suggest the first question in your review should be “How is your walk with Jesus coming along?” If this isn’t the one you’re working on the most, I’m guessing others aren’t progressing too well either. We’re told in Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.” What are “all these things”? To begin with, food and clothing (Matt. 6:31). But also, “everything pertaining to life and godliness…” (2 Pet. 1:3).
Call it determination,
will power, or faithfulness, it’s what you’ll need to succeed in drawing closer to God this year. In our post three days ago, Impenetrable, we quoted Psalm 5. I believe the way to maintain consistency is to start your day in the Word and prayer. This is the way to build immunity against the lies and tricks of our enemy. And, as you continue building your arsenal of Biblical truth, you will grow in your ability to share and the desire to see friends and relatives come to the Jesus you know, and you’ll have the confidence to tell who changed you.
May the Lord bless you according to 2 Pet. 1:3 this year.