On to the New Year

Today is the day after Christmas. All the hype that has been happening is 
over. The gifts have been unwrapped. There have been some disappointments 
and some grand surprises. There have been family gatherings, and there has 
been loneliness. There are those who wish the Christmas season didn't have 
to end and others who are glad it is over. 

But in the midst of all the festivities, did you remember to give a gift 
to your beloved Savior? 

At any rate, Christmas day is gone for another year and our focus is now 
on the New Year. People are making plans for parties and thinking on 
resolutions. Why do we even try to make resolutions? They never seem to 
last very long, at least mine never did. That is one reason I don't even
bother. That way, when whatever I resolve to do doesn't work out, I don't feel 
so defeated.

However, there is one resolution that I make every New Years Eve. It is one 
I have yet to fail at, and that is to make a resolution to my God to get to 
know Him better. You see, when God sees a heart that is willing to be open 
to Him, He empowers you to fulfill that resolution.

As the year comes to a close, let's take this week to reflect on where we 
have been and where we would like to go. We may not be where we want to be 
but at least we're not where we used to be.

May you all have a blessed, prosperous New Year! 

Happy New Year 2012!