New Year

It's January 1st! Perhaps one of my secret favorite days of the year. Everything is new and fresh... Or at least that's what I let myself believe. Maybe today I can leave the mistakes of last year in the past and move forward. I can stop feeling guilty about my lack of time in the word and prayer and resolve to do better in the coming days. Because it'll totally happen, right?! Probably not. Because old habits die hard. A day doesn't really make a difference and the same busy schedule awaits me. But maybe God can use my new found motivation for good. He can make a difference in me. He can help me change old habits. 

The past few days I've really felt The Lord speaking to my heart. Drawing me in. Loving on my soul and giving me this picture of Him patiently waiting for me to fall at His feet and rest. To soak in His goodness. His grace. His word. To remember what this life is really about. And to ultimately revolve myself around His kingdom.

I can resolve to do a new study this year. Change up my game plan. Start a new routine. But if I really want a change I have to look at my heart. Change starts in the heart. This verse really spoke to me...

Matthew 19:20-21

20 The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?” 21 Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”

This is true for me so much of the time. My intentions are good, but I get caught up in the "do" and not in Jesus himself. Jesus says to come, follow him. So that is what I resolve to do this year. To follow Him. To let Him carry my heavy burdens. To sit at His feet and soak in His goodness and love. His word. And let the Holy Spirit transform me instead of trying to do it myself. 

Matthew 20:26

Jesus said to them "with people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."