Soon the year will be ending and we’ll be thinking of things that we’d like to change next year.  S0me of us have issues with our weight and want to get back into shape – some have habits that have haunted them for years and they want to stop – some want to change something that they don’t feel good about.  Isn’t it funny how we choose one day a year to make alterations to our lives and within a week or so, we’re back to our old ways of doing things?

We have become so used to the way things are that it’s difficult to do them any other way.  We become victims of our circumstances.  Change isn’t easy.  We resist it – we don’t like it – we fight it – we often give in to it reluctantly – but the truth is we change all the time.  Our lives are in a constant state of motion.

There is nothing wrong with making resolutions to change for the better, but sometimes I think we expect too much of ourselves.  It’s much easier to change if we have someone there to guide – encourage – inspire – and push us into action.

When you are a child of God, you have all that and more.  Like a Father, He helps us through the difficult times in life – He gives examples through His Word on how to live – He encourages us through His Spirit – He takes our hand and sometimes even carries us.

Remember when making your resolutions this year that you are not alone.  God is right there beside you, because He never changes.  He’s always consistent, faithful, all knowing, all powerful and always with you.  Let’s return to His ways next year.  He never fails.