New Year New You

Every year, thousands upon thousands of people gather in Times Square to watch a ball drop, throw confetti, kiss their sweeties, & bring in the New Year. Seems like a bit much just to celebrate another day. But for most people this day is different because it represents a chance to leave the old behind and start over. Unfortunately, the truth is that when the clock strikes midnight, the same problems you dealt with in 2008 will follow you in 2009 IF you don’t resolve to make a lasting change.

Top 5 Resolutions for 2009
1. Get out of debt
2. Lose weight and stay in shape
3. Quit smoking
4. Spend more time with family
5. Get a raise or promotion at work

You may find your New Year’s Resolution on this list but I challenge you to make your New Year’s Resolution one that God sees.

“The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7-8

Think of it this way: Man sees the action, but God sees the motivation. God’s view is inside out: the complete opposite of how we view people. For instance, if your resolution is to quit smoking—people would see smoking as the issue to resolve, but God sees the stress in your heart causing the addiction as the issue. Sure God wants you to quit, but the change will never last if you don’t depend fully on Him to give you peace.

Whatever your list, if you make your top resolution to get your heart right, most everything else will work out. Let this New Year be the start of a new you!!