The LORD is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,
And with my song I will praise Him. Psalm 28: 7
Well, how’s the New Year resolution thing working out for you so far. I have to admit to kind of limping into 2012. It’s the third day and I’ve overslept three days in a row. I’ve gotten to bed early enough. I just can’t seem to get motivated to get up when my eyes first open. I plan to forward a daily bible reading on to everyone on my distribution list and that’s not working right. My bank hasn’t adjusted my balances since last year so I have a stack of first of the month bills that I don’t have much confidence in mailing out. Even our water dispenser stopped dispensing and I just noticed I have a doctor’s appointment this morning that I’m not going to make because I forgot I had it.
How about you? Those promises to read your bible more or watch your diet or whatever, how are you doing? If you’re like me and things haven’t started off so well, don’t give up and keep your eye on the prize. You really didn’t expect that YOU were going to make things better. It’s not about you; it’s about Jesus.
Keep your eye on Him. He is your strength. Review Psalm 28:7. It’s a process:
1. Trust in Him. He is your strength and shield. You are not your own strength and shield.
2. He will help. You need help. I need help. We all need help. He is the help.
3. Things will work out and bring joy in your life. Just when you realize you blew it. Here comes Jesus. Your help.
4. You will recognize Him as your strength and shield, your great help, the answer to every need and you will praise Him.
Dust yourself off. Turn your eyes to Jesus. You get a fresh start every day. Not just the first of January.
Thank God.
Nick
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