What will you do differently this year?!
While many people shy away from making resolutions, others embrace the idea of new beginnings and fresh start with the concept. I for one believe in making resolutions. It helps me focus and remember things I had forgotten about. A recent publication from the International Catholic Stewardship Council parish stewardship newsletter lists some ideas for those of us who wish to start. Here are a few - add your own spin to them as I did and see where it goes!
Practice Gratitude – express thankfulness to the Lord every day. Seeing the good in your life will allow you to keep your heart compassionate and loving.
Encounter the Lord each day – find time to be with the Lord, whether an hour or only a few minutes. Have a conversation with Him.
Be present to others – the gift of your presence to others in your life is more valuable than you realize.
Resist overwork – be mindful that life requires balance.
Nurture friendships – friends are gifts from God who give us a greater appreciation of God’s love for us.
Consider living more simply – we cannot find fulfilment in possession.
Get healthy – be a good stewards of your body.
Don’t give up – be kind to yourself, take it slow and keep trying.
Turn to the Lord – if God is the centre of your new year’s resolutions, you will have a good chance for success.
Where to start, that's the question?
