New Year!

Well, it's January 2, 2010. Happy New Year! "Let's start this year off with a BANG!" A bang? Nothing too exciting happens... then before you know it, it's a new year. Not only a new year, but a new decade. So what does this transition time mean? Start new? Blank slate? Turn over a new leaf? Hmm. My hopes for 2010 involve growth in bolder leadership, deeper devotion, stronger relationships, consistent self discipline and a more firm foundation on the truth. New Year's resolutions/promises/goals/ aspirations... most people at least think of one. They may SOUND nice, but they don't really mean anything unless you actually follow through. It's easy for me to say that I would like to have stronger relationships and bolder leadership and more consistent self discipline and such. It is NOT easy to actually implement all of those things. It takes work, time, diligence, a plan of action, accountability and discipline. (which is funny, because discipline is something that I want to be further developed in my life! whew! This could be rough...) We can set goals because we know where we OUGHT to be, but we won't be who we ought to be unless we do something to get there. You can't just live in a land of high hopes and dreams and expect that one day you will reach them if you don't change anything in your life. In order for growth to happen, there must be change.

How many of you made a new year's resolution to eat healthier... and have already eaten a candy bar? How many of you decided to wake up on time... and hit the snooze button 11 times this morning? Maybe it's time you come up with some small steps to reach that goal. You can't reach the end without going through the process to get there. Set smaller goals to reach your big goal. Don't give up in 3 days! Be persistent and keep at it. Get accountability so your friend/mentor who can walk alongside you and help you reach the goal. Write it down; if the goal (and steps to reach that goal) are written down, you are more likely to follow through with it. It's like a personal accountability...

I hope that you all enjoyed this Christmas season and are anticipating the new year! God has great things for 2010. Take responsibility for your own growth and DO something about it this year. Let me know how it goes. :)