First United Methodist Church’s In Real Life – Saturday, 28
December 2013 “Including God in Your Resolutions: 4 Questions” by Reverend
Jessica Stysko
January 2014 New Years are a turning point for us all. Not only
do we have to go through the phase of writing the wrong year by mistake several
times, but we have to adjust to the weirdness of it being 2014. Maybe you have
been anticipating 2014 for a long time – perhaps you will graduate this year or
someone you love will have a child. Perhaps you will celebrate a significant
anniversary, or will travel somewhere exciting! Or, perhaps, 2014 holds only
mystery and “the usual” from what you can see so far.
Whatever the circumstances that you find yourself in as we enter
2014, I encourage you to take time to reflect on the areas of your life that
you’d like to offer to God. We are called to love God with our heart, soul,
mind, and strength. If you can, take a moment to ask these questions
prayerfully. Maybe you’d like to write down your thoughts, or add these
thoughts to a list of resolutions you have already prepared:
How will you resolve to love God more regarding matters of the
heart?
How will you love God with all of your soul in 2014?
What steps will you take to love God with all of your mind?
What will you do to use your strength to love God in this New Year?
May God give you the grace you need to love with all of your
heart, soul, mind, and strength. May you know that God loves you completely and
unconditionally – even when our love fails, God’s love remains steadfast.
Finally, may God bless you in this New Year, and grant you peace.
Blessings,
Jessica
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First United Methodist Church
2111 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 297-4366
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