Happy New Year
2005 is almost over and I have not completed many of the things I hoped to accomplish this year. I doubt there's time to get it all done in less than an hour, so I will not fret over it.
Also, I didn't keep all my resolutions made so resolutely a year ago. Some of them I will make again this year, others will just be forgotten.
There is one I make every year and I want to encourage you to do the same. Spend some time in God's Word every day. Keep a Bible near your favorite chair and another by your bed... handy and ready for a quick read any time. Carry a Bible in your car and have one in your desk or locker at work... and get in the habit of reaching for that Bible every time you have a bit of spare time.
Also, plan to set aside a specific time every day for prayer and Bible study. Write it in your planner if you use one (almost everyone can profit from a planner). I schedule "lunch with the Lord" in my planner and usually keep the appointment. I am resolving this year to be more diligent with that.
I am also making a promise to spend more time in prayer in 2006. Prayer is not only those times we "formally" pray, but can be conversational as well. Talk with the Lord about your day as you go through it. Develop a rapport with Him by spending time with Him. He's your best friend, treat Him that way.
Prayer is more than praise, gratitude and petition although those are vital elements. Prayer is also a dialog, so be sure to open your spiritual ears to hear Him. Don't be afraid to let God know how you feel, even if you are angry with Him... He already knows it, but talking with Him about it can lead to better understanding and opens the door for Him to communicate more deeply with you.
I am resolving to be a better communicator in 2006. I get over 700 e-mails a day and I easily let myself get behind. As I open each one, I need to reply right then, but many times I want to write as more detailed note so skip it right then thinking I don't have the time. Then my in-box is laden with 200-300 notes I need to deal with and I never seem to have that much time.
Well, more on resolutions next year. Next year is about here. I thank the Lord for 2005 and sending me on into 2006... and I am thankful to have a chance to share all that with you! Happy New Year!!!
Also, I didn't keep all my resolutions made so resolutely a year ago. Some of them I will make again this year, others will just be forgotten.
There is one I make every year and I want to encourage you to do the same. Spend some time in God's Word every day. Keep a Bible near your favorite chair and another by your bed... handy and ready for a quick read any time. Carry a Bible in your car and have one in your desk or locker at work... and get in the habit of reaching for that Bible every time you have a bit of spare time.
Also, plan to set aside a specific time every day for prayer and Bible study. Write it in your planner if you use one (almost everyone can profit from a planner). I schedule "lunch with the Lord" in my planner and usually keep the appointment. I am resolving this year to be more diligent with that.
I am also making a promise to spend more time in prayer in 2006. Prayer is not only those times we "formally" pray, but can be conversational as well. Talk with the Lord about your day as you go through it. Develop a rapport with Him by spending time with Him. He's your best friend, treat Him that way.
Prayer is more than praise, gratitude and petition although those are vital elements. Prayer is also a dialog, so be sure to open your spiritual ears to hear Him. Don't be afraid to let God know how you feel, even if you are angry with Him... He already knows it, but talking with Him about it can lead to better understanding and opens the door for Him to communicate more deeply with you.
I am resolving to be a better communicator in 2006. I get over 700 e-mails a day and I easily let myself get behind. As I open each one, I need to reply right then, but many times I want to write as more detailed note so skip it right then thinking I don't have the time. Then my in-box is laden with 200-300 notes I need to deal with and I never seem to have that much time.
Well, more on resolutions next year. Next year is about here. I thank the Lord for 2005 and sending me on into 2006... and I am thankful to have a chance to share all that with you! Happy New Year!!!
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