It’s the end of 2008 and it’s time for making New Year’s resolutions. I don’t know why I like the idea of New Year’s resolutions. Although I’m not very good at following through with every resolution I make, I still like the idea of a chance to start over again. Some might say, “Why try if you didn’t follow through last time.” I say, why not? The beginning of a new year is a wonderful opportunity to take a look at my life and ask some important questions. “What have I been putting off that I know I should be doing?” “What have I been postponing for just the right time?” “What have I been procrastinating that I should just start doing?”
Even if you’ve failed to follow through in the past, the beginning of a new year is a great opportunity to stop, evaluate, dream, make plans and take steps in a direction that you know is right. Go ahead and give it a try. I know when people hear the words New Year’s Resolution it sounds like a declaration of radical change. If a New Year’s resolution sounds a little overwhelming, call it - a new year’s attempt. Remember your failure to follow through with past commitments is no excuse not to try again, especially if the changes could really make a difference in your life or in the lives of others. Proverbs 24:16 says, “A righteous man may fall seven times, but he gets back up again.” It’s time to get back up and try again.
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