Sunday, January 6, 2013

thoughts for a new year

Everyone talks about change, but will we really be transformed in 2013?

Think of the major things that people talk about improving..... they tell me that they want to be less judgemental, less worrisome, more generous and more joyful.

But what will it take for us to actually make such change?  Here are some thoughts....

1.   Do you really want to stop judging others?
What will that really take? We must learn to see some value in them.

2.   Do you really want to become more peaceful and less filled with worry?
What will that take?  Trust God- take your eyes off of circumstances and trust in God.

3.   Do you really want be more generous?
What will that take? We must assess how we are using our time and money and make changes so that we can reassign our gifts and live a more generous life.

4.   Do you really want to be more joyful?
What will that take?  We must learn to see the good.

Change isn't easy, but nothing changes by wishing.  We all must think long and hard about who we want to be and work at becoming that person, with the help of God.

It's a beautiful year in God's world, be sure to see the good.

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