Happy New Year!
I am not one for New Year’s resolutions. I know myself and how quickly I tend to forget things.
However, a few evenings ago, I made an attempt to begin a list…
- Drink 64oz of water every day
- Give up my beloved Mt. Dew
- Eat salads at least four times a week
All somewhat superficial sentiments, I’ll admit.
As I’ve read blogs this week, I’ve been challenged to go a little deeper.
And so I’ve been thinking…
And thinking…
And praying…
The word I’ve heard is FORGIVENESS.
I’m embarrassed. I’ve had a problem in this area. But I didn’t realize it until recently.
It’s easy to pay lip service and “forgive,” but when I allow ill feelings about a situation or person to continue to permeate my being, then I haven’t really forgiven.
So, I think that 2010 will be about digging through my past and forgiving old hurts.
It’s also going to be about learning how to instantly forgive.
Ouch. This one is going to be hard.
I like to hold onto my hurt feelings and my angry indignation.
But that’s wrong. I know it in my head, but bending my will to His is challenging as I continue to fight my human-ness.
Ultimately, though, I cannot call my self a follower of Christ if I do not learn how to forgive.
Jesus forgave ALL…even while dying on the cross for crimes He was not guilty of.
I told you I went deeper.
I pray that 2010 is a year of growth for all of us.
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