Resolutions

 I pray everyone had a happy healthy holiday.

This quote struck me as perfect for this post. We all have wishes and that is what we use for our New Year resolutions most often. The problem is that these things are also those things that are most often something we haven't the will to complete. Why? There is no purpose behind the wish just something we want. Being the human beings we are, making resolutions with purpose gives us the reason to work for even if we do not immediately achieve that purpose. It may seem crazy but  for some Christianity is much like the New Year resolution. We resolve to do something or go after something knowing in our heart that we will break that resolution. We celebrate the birth of Christ then immediately forget what it all means. In a few months we will celebrate Easter, the culmination of the reason Christ was born. Many will go through the motions of celebrating His sacrifice then go back out into the sin filled world and forget what they celebrated. Why? The reasons are many but the truth is there is no belief or commitment. The purpose is nonexistent in the heart. What purpose? To walk with the knowledge and belief that we are sinners and have to guard our walk through this world every moment of our lives. Every Christmas and especially Easter are deeply felt in my experience of them. It is not something that we can touch, smell, taste or see but in the end it will be the greatest fulfillment. Yes I put it in the future because it is not done yet. It is an ongoing process but I know it will be fulfilled. Can you say that about your resolutions?

 Just a quick image. Don't know where it came from but it was done for DW to make a card with. 

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That is it for this week. May the good Lord keep you safe and well. Remember to always "Love The Details."

Resolutions

That is a strong statement to be sure. Considering that most people make resolutions that will be shredded before they are a month into the year, it is also relevant. The most successful are those that take the moment, the hour and the day as it is given to them. Opportunities are in the here and now. They are usually once and done. Missing them is to never see them again. It is OK to dream but dreams are not reality. They come with living the life given to the best of  our abilities with an eye on the present.