It’s a New Day- And A New Year!
Resolutions! We all make them- lose weight, save money, spend time with family, read more books. While thinking of resolutions you could make take time and read some resolutions that Jonathan Edwards (a preacher from the past made)
These resolutions were written in his personal diary:
“Resolved, that I will do whatsoever I think to be most to the glory of God, and my own good, profit, and pleasure, in the whole of my duration; without any consideration of the time, whether now, or never so many myriads of ages hence.
Resolved, to do whatever I think to be my duty, and most for the good and advantage of mankind in general.
Resolved, never to lose one moment of time, but to improve it in the most profitable way I possibly can.
Resolved, to live with all my might, while I do live.
Resolved, never to do anything, which I should be afraid to do if it were the last hour of my life.
Resolved, never to do anything out of revenge.
Resolved, never to speak evil of any one, so that it shall tend to his dishonour, more or less, upon no account except for some real good.
Resolved, to study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly, and frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive, myself to grow in the knowledge of the same.
Resolved, to ask myself, at the end of every day, week, month, and year, wherein I could possibly, in any respect, have done better.
Resolved, never to give over, nor in the least to slacken, my fight with my corruptions, however unsuccessful I may be.
Resolved, always to do that which I shall wish I had done when I see others do it. Let there be something of benevolence in all that I speak.”
Take some time this week and evaluate your life. Recognize how you have failed God and discover ways you can do better. Understand that God’s mercies are new every morning- not every year! Celebrate His mercy by asking for forgiveness when you fail and move forward. Commit to drawing closer to God this year.
Give us your input on ideas that could help get closer to God.
