My child has really cracked me up lately. She forever keeps me on my toes with the unexpected that spews from her mouth, sometimes comical, other times horrifying.
She recently has wanted to pretend she’s a baby. This isn’t really surprising. The girls are in a constant state of fighting for my affections, to which the baby is usually ahead in the race for attention. Naturally the three year old would desire a game where she could be the center of my efforts. So, not surprising.
What got me was her wanting to be born. She wanted to pretend she was in my belly, I went into labor, and we drive to the hospital, the whole shebang. She drew much entertainment from me pretend pushing and her falling out of my lap. Presto! Baby arrives. (If only it was that easy!)
This time of year, New Year’s, is a common time for desiring to make a change in your life. A lot of people are interested in making New Year’s resolutions, or promises for goals they wish to accomplish, or changes they desire to enlist in the coming year.
I too have found myself unofficially desiring to make some changes, make some thinks new, so to speak. Normally a Scrooge for the traditional resolution, I found myself eager to imagine personal betterment in the coming year.
Whatever your desire, be it weight loss or simply healthier food choices, it’s a noble thing. Perhaps it’s the desire to be a better steward of the resources God has given you or a financial plan for the new year, like I pray for myself. Regardless of your plans, I believe with the right mindset it’s obtainable.
On the other hand, my three year old cannot exit from my womb a second time. As much as she may think she wants to be a baby again, it’s just not going to happen. She can’t start over and become a baby again. After multiple birthing experiences, and her inability to tire of the game, I finally explained, “There’s only one way to be reborn my dear, and this ain’t it!”
I was thinking back today on different times in my life, when I found myself in a far different mindset, with different priorities, and a much different moral compass for sure. Sometimes it’s astounding to look back on your life and see where you came from, how you’ve changed, where God has brought you from, and basically how He has changed you.
I briefly survey my past and see how He had made me new, essentially rebirthing my life, bringing me up and out, and placing me forward facing to reach new heights.
God is the God of making all things new. He is the God of changing hearts, renewing minds, and giving new life. He is the God who refines us to be all that we can be for The Kingdom.
So, if you have something in mind on this day, New Year’s Day, or any day for that matter, some way to better yourself, or something that could in essence ripple outwards to others in a positive way, then I salute you.
I salute you and encourage you. With God all things are possible. He is able to change hearts, mindsets, and offer strength.
Don’t be disheartened if it doesn’t go as planned. Just know that God is still working and holds you in the palm of His hand.
I’ve got a few resolutions up my sleeve, and for once I’m not rolling my eyes at the idea. Any day is a good day to make a better you. Why not today?
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