A Solution to a Broken Resolution

A Solution to a Broken Resolution

While many of us made New Year’s resolutions, chances are good that many of us have already broken them.   So why is it that we struggle to achieve the resolutions we set for ourselves?  There are a number of reasons but if you think about it, even our best resolutions are self-serving and total dependent on our willpower for success.  The battle that selfishness brings to our resolve proves too powerful and we give up. Is there any hope? Is there any solution to a broken resolution?  Throughout the bible we are taught that true change comes through repentance. Repentance is best described as a sorrowful change that is brought about from our desire to honor the Lord.   Repentance, not resolution, brings real change in lives.   If, for example, we want to lose weight we can make a resolution to eat less, but our selfish desire for food will always be there challenging our willpower with messages like; “You deserve the joy that food brings”.  But when we repent, we acknowledge that over eating is harming our bodies, the temple of the Holy Spirit. This sorrow brings about a change not for the sake of vanity or health but to honor the Lord.  This not only changes our perspective, it gets God involved giving us supernatural results.  Instead of a resolution, why not get God involved in your life through repentance.  As you do, don’t be surprised if the words of Philippians 4:13 begin to be realized in your victory;  “I can do everything through him (Christ) who gives me strength.” (Holy Bible, New International Version)

God bless,

Mike Frazier, Minister
Cornerstone Christian Church, Etowah River Rd, Dawsonville
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