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Resolution Reinforcements #2
Resolution Reinforcements #2
No matter what your goals and objectives are for 2018, the place to begin, work, and end is with God. I have heard it said, "How can we hope to do God's work without God's help?" Your resolutions may be seemingly insignificant or potentially life-changing. Regardless, He is "able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us" (Ephesians 3:20). Do you believe that? Assuming your goals and legitimate and Christ-honoring, doesn't He care enough about you to help you succeed? Scripture devotes much time to the truth that He is a perfect Heavenly Father who loves His children (Matthew 5:45,48).
Pray specifically and include those resolutions in your daily prayers. Pray in faith, believing that God is able to help you succeed. Know through this that He is in control. Pray submissively, understanding that God knows what is best for your life. You may believe that achieving some goal will be what you need, but God knows best. Trust Him to provide. Pray unselfishly. While goals may be very personal, they should be made with others in mind and especially God's will at the forefront. What we seek should be sought for His glory. Pray expectantly, believing that He will help and through Him you can do.
The Bible frequently shows us those who prayed to God through improbable and even seemingly impossible situations, and God provided. Think of Hannah, David, Hezekiah, Elijah, Elisha, Jesus, and Paul. As you square up to face your resolutions, do so by looking-as much as you can-through those Heavenly Eyes. Remember: "Ah Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You" (Jeremiah 32:17).
