As the New Year is upon us and we are pondering what the year will be for us, what is it we are looking for? Are we looking for a better year, a more prosperous year, riches, glory, fame, or something that is going to push our image to a higher plane while on earth?
For those of us that know Jesus, know for sure that what we attain and accomplish on earth is only going to be with us for a little while. We are going to leave it all behind when it comes our time to go home and be with the Lord.
Why is it then that we put our faith in things, objects, others, and let them control our destiny? Why is it that we work so hard to improve our image and living?
It is all humanistic and is very much needed for us to survive. All of us must eat and live in a home taking care of this temple of God that only He gave us. Why is it that we abuse this temple of God with improper diets, bad habits that cause drunkenness which creates abusive behavior toward our loved ones, neighbors, and others?
Why do we let our outlook on life become so callous and course that we treat people in a way that we don’t want to be treated? Have we forgotten the golden rule that Jesus taught us in Matthew 7:12? So, in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
We have created a sinful, selfish world for mankind. Some have been beaten down so much that they don’t know where to turn to overcome the difficulties they are faced with.
As this New Year begins why don’t we all take our focus in a new direction and look to the heavens and the God above for guidance and deliverance? When it comes time to create new resolutions let’s look for something that God would want to us to do or have and leave the earthly pleasures and treasures alone. I am not saying to reach out for worthy goals of betterment for yourself and family because that is what God would want us to do. Taking care of our needs while on earth is a Godly thing and taking care of our family through spiritual guidance should be the top of our resolution list. Let’s get our selfish desires and wants behind us and look for spiritual guidance to help direct us in our lives.
We are told in Romans 12:3; “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.”
This year let’s turn our eyes on Jesus and seek His face for our New Year’s resolution. Let’s put behind us earthly desires and concentrate on what we really need. All of us want what is best for us, our family, neighbors, and friends. Let’s tell all of them about the saving grace of Jesus and how He wants to be the top priority of their lives.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for each day you give me on earth. I know that everything that I have comes from you. Thank you for the assurance of knowing that this earth is only temporary and that my eternal home is with you. Amen.
