In His Presence

A New Year, A New Beginning

As one year draws to an end and a new year is just about to dawn, many of us, myself included, will make all sorts of resolutions. Mine have typically included the standard to lose weight, to be nicer, and the such. This year after some prayer and thought, I have come to use NEW resolutions coming from Galatians 5:22-23. It goes as follows:

     The Fruit of the Spirit

     Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control

What are New Year Resolutions and why do we make them. For me, New Year Resolutions are something I try to do in order to better myself in some way. But why I only try to do this starting January 1st each year, I do not know. I could very well as easily try to grow and change at any time during the year and usually I set unrealistic goals or expectations on myself or after a few days, I give up.

If on reads this passage from Galatians 5:22-23, The Fruits of the Holy Spirit are the idal things that any Christian desires and should mold their very being after. After all, Jesus, Himself had all these qualities. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.

May I Love all people and all creatures for we are created in His image. May I have Joy in my heart that will sing of His Glory and Goodness. May there be Peace of my heart and soul so that I may be a living witness to others. May I be Kind to all, especially where there is hatred. May there be Goodness in my life so that Christ may manifest Himself through me to others. May I be found Faithful to Christ, first and foremost, and then to every area of my life. May I have Gentleness of spirit and of soul. May I have Self-Control in order that I may decrease and He may increase in my life. In everything that I am and everything that I do, I want Christ to be the center of my being. I want Him to be my heart so that others may see His works and His fruits in my life.

As you sit and reflect on your resolutions for the New Year, consider how you can change yourself to include the Fruits of the Spirit into your life. 

With His blessings and love.

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{ 04:39 , Wednesday, December 26, 2007 } { Posted by gabbie427 }

This is the time of year our pastor usually preaches about the new year, new beginnings, and new contracts and goals with ourselves and our Lord.

He separates his into spiritual goals, personal goals, relationship goals, professional goals, etc. Under those of course includes the loosing weight and getting healthy, praying daily with his husband and child, etc. Some goals are for every day. Other goals have a finish date such as get the living room painted by Feb 1st, or be a size ???? by June 28.

I redo my goal list accoring to some of these specifications each year and then pray over them at least weekly as I look over my calendar and goals for the week. It has helped me keep my life and goals in focus!!!

Hope this helps!!!!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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{ 07:48 , Wednesday, December 26, 2007 } { Posted by faithfarm }

Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed reading your post.
Blessings
Faith Farm