Happy New Year!
I love the word “new.” It speaks of beginning again. God knew that you and I would need new beginnings. That’s probably why He makes His mercies new everyday!
I needed a new start for 2009 so I took the Christmas holidays off to spend with my family and with God. As a wife, mom, friend, and minister, I can become spent quickly. If I don’t rush into God’s presence for new grace and mercies—for a new filling of Him, I live depleted.
And it’s not a pretty sight!
I began to complain, feel tried and overwhelmed. I become annoyed at the very people I love and find ministry to be more like a job than a passion. The list goes on. But…
This is not God’s intention.
Instead of striving forward into the New Year with new resolutions God calls us to be still and know that He is God. Being still means DO NOT plan, worry, struggle, or make every effort to plan out 2009. It means to focus on God and allow Him to plan your steps. This is exactly what I’ve been doing.
Have you ever thought about what you and I may be giving up by moving ahead of God or perhaps being discontent with what He’s provided?
It causes me to think about Esau. He had his priorities out of whack. Instead of receiving God’s plan and provision for his life, he traded it for instant gratification—a full belly of stew.
We all know a full belly doesn’t last long before we are hungry again.
Neither does anything we do or trade for God’s perfect plan.
I wonder what our “bowl of soup” is that we’re willing to trade for pleasure now instead of future fulfillment. Will you take a minute to consider that question?
I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to miss one thing God has for me and my family. When I’m tempted to plan out this year, I stop. I open the Psalms and suddenly I see that He is God and there is no other. His plans are right, pure, noble, and good. So my New Year’s resolution is simple this year. I’m allowing God to direct my path.
Laurie says
Thank you for your words of wisdom for this New Year. I have long given up on making resolutions, but God just resently spoke to my heart that I often times want others to fulfill my dreams / desires. I needed to be reminded today that He alone is the director of my paths.
Happy New Year!
Laurie
Sharon Sloan - Joy In The Truth says
Oh, Micca…that’s my resolution, too! Amen, Sister!
Casey S. says
I am trying to remind myself of this constantly. It’s his plan and not mine. Thank you for saying it for me. I forget to often.
Judy says
Good post Micca – I so know that God’s plans are best for me as only He can fill my hearts desires. For the life of me though, at times I still get off track and wander on my own. I also pray – Dear Jesus, don’t let me miss what you have for me.
Wendy Blight says
Love your words of wisdom, Micca. Thank you for reminding me that God is Blessed Controller of All Things…including my life!!
Love you,
Wendy
Kathy S. says
Amen! I love that God makes every ending into a new beginning.
I love reading your posts Micca, thanks!
Kathy