Resolutions.... ?????

It is not only a new calendar year but I realize it is another decade that fades into the recesses of memory. It has been time of survival and new experiences. Obstacles and issues have often hindered or delayed progress.


It has never been my practice to make New Year’s resolutions because of all the hoopla and failures of others who have done so. But maybe I now step up to the plate and make an exception for this year and see how it plays out. This may be my rebel nature finally surfacing.

Perhaps every decision I made or others made for me weren’t thoroughly thought through but nonetheless they were done. Consequences will follow as it is with anything. Generally all has not been too devastating; some of the worst has turned out to bring benefits as well as new perspectives and new friends. The torture of feeling mistreated and ignored often overwhelmed those things that had been validated in my life. It is time to face a new period of my life.

As I approach this New Year and decade, I resolve to focus on the right stuff. I don’t want to get caught up in any faction that brings division to friendships and destroys livelihoods. Phoniness stinks.

Time has brought a sense of my ability to express feelings and opinions that are strongly supported through the knowledge of God’s Word that I have instilled within me for the majority of my life. I do not always have to be a “yes” man to simply find favor with someone. As God’s child I am highly favored.

I resolve to continue to serve my church and family with renewed spiritual strength that will sustain us in the difficulties of life. I want the joy of the Lord to permeate my being and be my strength.

I resolve to maintain healthy habits in my diet.

I resolve to continue in honesty of expressing my feelings.

I resolve to be as productive and active as my body and health permit.

I resolve to be a better husband and love my wife more, and tell her so.

I resolve to read through the Bible in this year and listen to God speak.