Resolutions or lack there of

It’s a little over a month since Christmas and thoughts of a brand New Year, with brand new resolutions are already past. I didn’t make any resolutions, but I wanted to keep the sentiment of the Christmas spirit and strive to keep it alive all throughout the year. It’s a wonderful wish isn’t it? But once the year turned new, the tree was taken down and decorations were carefully put away, that wish becomes quickly forgotten. We have all gotten back “into the old routine” after my mom returned back home after a 6 week stay with us. But the old routine doesn’t mean that life has to be led at a hectic pace, leaving the heart longing for the love and togetherness that Christmas holidays bring. So I am trying to slow down and enjoy life.

I don’t really like New Year’s resolutions, I never have. Probably because in the past, I have failed miserably at them. Maybe I’ve done better since I haven’t placed a heavy focus on a ‘List of Resolutions’ and just tried to do something more positive with my life. So far this year, I have tried working out (Pilates) and am striving to have a better attitude (of gratitude). But the biggest and most important thing I am trying to do is spend more time in prayer… I mean some “serious” prayer.

It’s okay to stop and pray in your parked car or behind the closed door of your bathroom (while desperately trying to find a moments peace) or for a moment at your computer, since your friend emailed you with a prayer request, but I am striving for more. I am trying to rely on myself less, by going daily to Christ with my needs. I surely need His forgiveness daily and have realized that by going to him in everything, things always work out. It may not always be as I want, but I’ve been learning to accept His will. And hopefully along the way I have grown a little more in faith and character. The Lord blesses me and those I love every day. He shows me time and time again that His love never runs low, despite my sinfulness.

“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” – John 1:16