Matthew 6:34

So I've been giving a lot of thought lately to the whole "New Year" thing. With resolutions and all, what makes a new year new? Is it that the number on the date we write down changes? Is it that we have an opportunity to do something new and different? Is it that we have a fresh start?

I think all of those things are a way of seeing the New Year. We see the new year as a new start, we see the new year as a new opportunity. But why is it that we lose the vision to see each day as a new start and a new opportunity? I have really been challenged in hearing about all the new year's resolutions out there to not choose the new year to start anew or fresh but to recognize and choose to live each day as a fresh start. The Lord gives us each day to wake up, realize that we have breath and an opportunity for a new day! I was having a conversation this weekend with my sister-in-law (the 'in-law' thing is weird to type, she is truly my sister) and we were discussing the timing of the Lord in his province to take people or leave them on Earth. We both agreed that if you are still here on this earth, then your greatest purpose in life has not been fulfilled or accomplished. What a thought, right?!?! What a reason to start anew each morning! The greatest purpose you have on this earth is not finished yet if you are still breathing. We are put here to glorify the Lord in all we do and spread his love.

People find themselves searching for a purpose and reason for living. It is such a common theme for people's lives that there are millions of books written on this topic! All we have to do is know that the Lord has us here for a reason, we are to live by His standards , strive to do His will, and worship Him as Lord and, through us, He will accomplish His purpose for our life here on Earth.

So change the world by changing your thoughts about life. Live each day as a new day, a new opportunity, and new chance to not do something for you by a "new year's resolution", but to do something for the Lord and to accomplish your greatest purpose for living. And that greatest purpose for living hasn't happened yet if you are still here! hmmm..... I guess we should live for today because we are still living!