New Year...New Life?

Christmas is over...sadly, I love the holidays!! Oh well, onto a new year and a fresh start. I am guessing many of you are taking the time to think of "New Year's" resolutions. Are you going to lose weight, become closer to friends, be more involved at church, or are you looking to change your entire lifestyle? Is this going to be the year? How is it that every year people seem to make such large goals, but yet fail miserably after about four weeks. The answer is simple...change is hard. As people we rely on self-control, self-motivation, and self-discipline. What is a common theme among all of these words. SELF. We are human, it is in our nature to fail. We do not have to power or the capacity to change. Yes, we can change for a short time, but deep down our flaws and failures creep back up to the surface; we are left feeling defeated and powerless. The answer, stop relying on yourself! Remember you are not alone, call on God to change you. He has the power, and he is there in times of trial. Yeah, I know I might sound cliche...but it is true. Sometimes, you just have to surrender to God. Trust me, I have to tell myself this everyday! I like to have control, but I realize I need guidance, love, and support when change is difficult. Hang in there, rely on God, you can change this year!