Moving Forward

It’s official ... It’s 2010 … another year with new opportunities and challenges lies before us. Some things will stay the same. Other things will change, whether we like it or not. Any way we look at it, the calendar keeps moving forward and so must we.

In many ways, the new year is a time of fresh starts. Many people make resolutions. Whether it is something they wish to accomplish over the next year or a habit they wish to change, the intention is usually good. The follow-through, however, isn’t so easy. Far to often, we give up before we ever really get going. It takes hard work and commitment to move forward.

I don’t mean to be a pessimist, but I’m not big on new year’s resolutions. However, I do feel it is important to take the time to reflect upon the past year. We should celebrate the things that went well and thank God for His provision and protection. We should also consider the things that didn’t go so well … what could/should I have done differently? Have I learned from my mistakes, or merely gotten through them? Have I grown, or merely aged, over the past year?

Yes, the calendar keeps moving forward. The question is, have we? Perhaps the following questions will benefit you as you reflect upon 2009 and look forward to 2010:

Am I walking closer to God than I was a year ago?

If not, why not? What has gotten in the way? How can I change that? Here’s a hint … start with prayer!

Where have I seen God at work in the past year? If you can’t see it, spend time in prayer and look more intently.

Have I gotten “on board” with what God is doing in and around me, or have I resisted it? Peace, happiness, and contentment come when you’re walking with God, not resisting Him.

As you walk with God in 2010, I pray that you keep moving forward and growing closer to Him!

In His grip,
Pastor Decker