1/1/11

Happy New Year!

I'm not one for New Year's resolutions, probably because like most folks I don't seem to be able to stick to them very well. But with the unique designation 1/1/11, this New Year's Day makes me think along those lines. The concept of a resolution has to do, I think, with self-assessment and motivation. We can usually pinpoint some significant needs for improvement in ourselves. Weight loss, quality time with family, debt reduction -- these are among the more typical resolutions.

But what about this? The disciple of Jesus knows, as did the Psalmist, that God's love comes to us "new every morning." Not just the first day of a new year, but every morning! Those mornings when we don't feel good as well as those when we feel great. Those mornings when we are sad at the loss of a loved one as well as the routine days of work and relaxation. Those mornings where we seem too busy even to snatch a few moments of quiet time to pray as well as those days that seem unendingly boring. New every morning is God's love for us. Maybe one New Year's resolution might be to see if I can renew my love for God every morning!

Maybe you'd consider that, too.