Resolutions

The New Year is here! Happy New Year.

It is always interesting to hear the resolutions made at this time. There is always ten pounds to be lost. There is always resolutions that have to do with relationships. The resolutions keep coming year after year. One lady was overheard to say, "I have resolved to make no resolutions for the year ahead."

Have you ever thought of what life is like without resolve?

It just happens. Everything that comes your way comes your way. You are the whim of whatever wave of life happens to be the highest at the time. You are always a victim of circumstances. People of this persuasion will say, "When it is my time to go, it's my time...."

The Christian life is one of great resolve. Think with me for a second.

Joseph resolved to keep Mary as his wife, no matter what others said. The Wise Men showed great resolve in making the journey to the Christ child regardless of what Herod said or did. John the Baptist resolved to baptize and preach the gospel even if it would cost him his head. Jesus showed great resolve in making sure that the world knew of God's love and grace even if it led him to the cross.

In these examples there is no sense of being at the whim of life. Instead resolution is that which steers the vessel of your life. It is that which guides you through the wilderness of life. Resolve is part of the character of Christ or the image of God which we all can claim in our life.

Or we can continue going year after year, drifting in life.

Make a list of resolutions for your faith journey. Create a plan of action for your faith walk. Then in great faith, do it. 2010 will be the year that changed your life! Or better yet, the year that God changed your life.

Pray for me as I pray for you.

In the Master's Name,
Dr. M. Jack O'Dell

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