“Commit your works to the
Lord and your plans will be established” (Proverbs 16:3 NIV).
Have you started your list
of resolutions for the New Year? It is that time of year when most of us sit down
and decide what we want to work on during the coming year. For most people the
list includes; a healthy diet, losing weight, and exercise more. These are all
very good goals because we are told in the Bible that our bodies are the temple
of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19), and in order to do His will we need to be as
healthy as possible.
I would like to suggest
another item that should be on that list. I suggest that you commit your works
to God and let Him guide you. One of my favorite verses that has helped me when
contemplating what God’s will for me is: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NAS). I believe that our
own understanding about a situation may be clouded by fear of the unknown or
fear of failure. Sometimes we forget that if it is God’s will, He will
certainly guide us to use the abilities He has given us to do the works that He
has set before us. God has given you special talents and abilities to be used
to serve others. He is with you in the form of the Holy Spirit to guide you and
strengthen you. Pray and ask God what His plans for you are during the New Year. Then when an opportunity opens up for you to
use your abilities, do not fear, but step out in faith knowing that God is with
you and will help you.
Dear Lord,
As the New Year approaches
I am reminded that I need to put you first in all of my goals for the future.
Help me to step forward with faith when an opportunity arises to serve you. Let
my first goal always be to do your will in my life.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
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