As the title says, Happy New Year everyone! I sit here, having thought about everything that I want 2009 to be. For the longest time I kicked the idea of a New Years Resolution to the curb because I know I don't ever really follow through for the entire year. However, this past week, my pastor said something that kind of struck me. He said that when we make New Years Resolutions we are striving to become better people, and essentially better Christians. I thought for a long time about how I have kicked out the idea of making any resolutions. I suppose I haven't tried to better myself as a person or as a Christian. Therefore, you see my "great" conclusion. I AM going to have some resolutions this year. I didn't think I would share what I have decided to try to do, because there is a chance I will fail. I told Stephen just the other day that I am not going to talk about people in a negative way just to have something to talk about. I am not going to point my finger at other people to avoid pointing it at myself. He told me it would be hard, and I am sure it will be. So, since I have told everyone this, if I am around you talking about someone you can call me out! Have fun! I am sure there will be a few people that will catch me! I just want to see the good in people and not the bad. I find it hard to believe that people could not be more good than bad.
Secondly, I talk too much. If you know me, don't lie, you KNOW I do. Some of the greatest people I know are gentle, quiet listeners. This is a quality that I would like to develop more of in myself. I don't feel like I talk for a bad reason, but I still do it too much. When I meet people, I want to make them feel as welcome as I possibly can. I feel welcome when people talk to me if I am new somewhere. I won't stop trying to make myself friendly, but I am going to TRY to muzzle the mouth every now and then!
To my friends, and whoever reads this. (I know there is a great chance that I am the only one reading this!) I hope you have a great New Year and that you don't give up your New Years Resolutions. They are worth it, and if you persevere, you may be successful with them. Hopefully they will be things that will better yourself as a Christian and bring you into closer fellowship with out Heavenly Father. If I could raise a glass right now, I would say, " To us in the year 2009 and to not being complacent with our selves. This is the year to change and be better Christians." Goodnight everyone!
Secondly, I talk too much. If you know me, don't lie, you KNOW I do. Some of the greatest people I know are gentle, quiet listeners. This is a quality that I would like to develop more of in myself. I don't feel like I talk for a bad reason, but I still do it too much. When I meet people, I want to make them feel as welcome as I possibly can. I feel welcome when people talk to me if I am new somewhere. I won't stop trying to make myself friendly, but I am going to TRY to muzzle the mouth every now and then!
To my friends, and whoever reads this. (I know there is a great chance that I am the only one reading this!) I hope you have a great New Year and that you don't give up your New Years Resolutions. They are worth it, and if you persevere, you may be successful with them. Hopefully they will be things that will better yourself as a Christian and bring you into closer fellowship with out Heavenly Father. If I could raise a glass right now, I would say, " To us in the year 2009 and to not being complacent with our selves. This is the year to change and be better Christians." Goodnight everyone!
****disclaimer**** The glasses above contain Welchel's Sparkling Grape Juice
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