Resolving to Resolve

As we approach a new year, those ‘resolutions’ come to mind: the ones we’ve kept, the one’s we’ve not kept so well.

Being snowbound here in Albuquerque for the past 3 days has provided more ‘down time’ than we’ve had in a while. Thus the introspection begins:).

So what are the resolutions we’ve kept?

Well,
1. We haven’t been to a Wal-Mart in 2 years (as of tomorrow). That’s a beautiful thing. We’ve not only not noticed any loss financially, but we’ve also noticed a HUGE gain in sanity.

2. We’ve steered clear of all animal products, hydrogenated oils, caffeine, and refined sugar (as far as we know). Now, before you think we’ve lost all the fun in our lives, note that we’ve made up for it all with instant coffee (Nescafe – wahoo!), creative cooking, exercising (gasp!) and random television show addictions.

3. We’ve been more adventuresome than ever, especially in travel. We mark up going to the Middle East was one of the most valuable and wonderful experiences we’ve had.

4. Most importantly, we’ve both challenged each other to be more faithful, we’ve been blessed to grow spiritually, and God has continuously become our Rewarder. It’s amazing to look at where we were even a year ago and humbly know what God has done for us. Amazing.

Ah, but there’s so much that we could do better.

Looking back at #4 above, it only reminds us of how far we have to go. Even as we grow, we are reminded daily that we must submit ourselves to the Lord, give our hopes and dreams to Him, and trust Him all the more.

So this year, we resolve to:
1. Love God more -truly and deeply love Him more.

2. Seek God earnestly and thirst for Him.

2. Have a continual debt to love others more.

We wish you a very happy 2007 – may all your plans succeed.