2011 is finally here! For most of us, that means resolutions to stop smoking, to lose weight, etc., but for a few of us, a new year brings with it new opportunities to make changes in our lives that will assure us that God is on our side. By turning away and begin to deny the world our lives, our souls and our minds, and by focusing on returning to a relationship with God, then we can face any obstacle no matter its size or nature.
My heart broke last night as I heard about the accident on 231 South between a small pickup truck and a private tour bus. My initial reaction was, "Oh my gosh, those people were just going to buy fireworks to celebrate the new year and now they're gone". It's a reminder that we are not promised tomorrow and that we should live life to its fullest. The tragedy of last night shows how we are not in control of our lives and that in a blink...........it's all gone.
Tragedy reminds us of how precious life is and how much our friends and family means to us. But let me pose a question to you....how many times have you attended a funeral or had someone really close to you ill and when friends and family visit, you make comments that you're going to get together more often and spend time with one another? Speaking from experience, I've done that a millions times (or so it seems). I understand that some friends and relatives live out of town or even the state and it's difficult to get together, but with today's technology, it only takes a few minutes to put together an email or a text to let someone know you are thinking about them.
God did not create us to be lonely. For years after my divorce, I thought I had to have a man to complete me and I would go to great lengths in order to find that man, without even thinking that maybe I wasn't ready for that type of relationship yet. God completes me, not my children, not my family, not a husband (eventually...or not...lol), but GOD COMPLETES ME!
My new year resolution is simple..........return to God and let Him direct my paths and guide me.
"Do not confirm any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-----His good, pleasing and perfect will" Romans 12:2
God Bless You All
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