I know most of us have had experienced this, and somehow it's kind of frustrating (it is really frustrating). You want to change things for the better, then you realized that you are also the reason making it harder.
Dawn of January 6 around 4:30AM, I woke up then told myself "I want something new this year, no more new year's resolution but something new, different and better." So, I asked the Lord "Lord what do you want me to do this year? ".
I opened my digital Bible and look for a topic from a reading plans. There are many interesting topics available, but God led me to the topic "One Word That Will Change Your Life."
When I started reading it, it was like God is already talking to me, and bit by bit He's leading me to answer my question.
The topic tells about that New Year's resolutions don't work and 50% of resolution-makers fail by the end of January, and 9 out of 10 quit by March! Imagine that statistics. I think, I'm one of the 50%. :)
The topic suggests that instead of resolutions, get One Word for the year...but be careful! It might just change you.
There is a reason why they say, Get One Word for the year but be careful. As soon as you discover your word, the battle will begin. It will initiate a process of teaching, developing, refining, and molding. God will use your word as a light and a mirror - illuminating your path and revealing things that need to change. It facilitates a great journey of highs and lows all designed to make you into the person you are created to be.
It is simple, yet challenging.
The topic has three reference Bible verses, but before I read these verses, I changed it to "Three Words That Will Change My Life" just to make it more personal. The trick was; I'll choose one word for each reference.
Luke 10:41-42:
Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 18:22
When Jesus heard this, he said to him, you still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Mark 10:21
21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. One thing you lack,” he said. Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Upon reading the second verse, I already had an idea, what are the words would be, and it was confirmed by the third verse.
...then I said "Wow! it was a direct answer from God."
Me: Lord what do you want me to do this year?
God: Better.. Follow.. Me..
I paused and realized everything what I've done, I want to be, and I want to do then I prayed.
I thank Him for these words and asked Him to help me to follow Him.
Now, I will not be frustrated in losing weight but gladly to fulfill His will.
These three words that I received are not good for one year only but for the rest of my life. These words are meant to be shared to inspire and give hope, especially to those people who are finding an alternative to New Year's resolutions.
Lastly, while doing this blog, I went to the reading plan reference and found out that the first Bible reference is Psalms 27:1-14.
Read your Bible and pray everyday and you'll grow, grow, grow..
To God Be The Glory.
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Thank You and God bless.
