The beginning of a new year is traditionally a time for examining the past and resolving to make improvements in the coming year. Here are a few things I will be thinking about in 2010:
I will stop treating church service as optional. Jesus called his followers to complete life changes. In fact, he went out of his way to make sure people understood how much he demanded before they became his followers. Jesus made it clear that he expected people to be actively serving him. For Christ-followers, giving time to ministry is not optional.
I will be a cheerleader. In a world full of negative attitudes and criticism, I will demonstrtae Christ's love by celebrating the accomplishments of others. I will give personal, meaningful affirmations.
I will forgive myself for last year. God chose to do his ministry through us, knowing that we are broken vessels. I plan to spend time determining what I need to learn from mistakes, and then I will join God in casting them into the Sea of Forgetfulness.
I will remember the one thing. In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus reminded Martha that while all her attempts to serve him were good, the one most important was developing a growing relationship with Jesus. I will remember that ultimately it is not about my ministry or my church. It is about me and all those around me developing a growing relationship with Jesus.
