Have you made some new resolutions for 2014? Are they the same ones that you made in 2013? I have read one study that said that 45% of Americans made resolutions this year. It also said that only 8% of the resolutions made are kept.
Here are a few resolutions to consider adding to your list for 2014.
Be Thankful
Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
I have found that the more thanks that I give God for blessings that I have, the more blessings that He gives me. This year make a conscious effort to acknowledge your blessings and give Him thanks. The more that you are aware of your blessings gives you a more optimistic outlook. It always helps to have a positive outlook when it comes to goal achievement.
Have Patience
Proverbs 21:5
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
Have patience with your goals. Do not expect to change habits overnight. If weight loss is your goal, realize that it took a while to put on the weight and it will take a while to get it back off. You will not develop new habits in just a couple of weeks. Keep your focus and do not give up. You may have some set backs, but keep the goal in mind and get back on track. You will eventually be successful.
Trust in God
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
As long as your goals are not against God’s will, He can help you along the way towards achieving them. Ask a lot of your Christian friends about the power of prayer. There are examples of miracles that are happening around us. I am not saying that it will take a miracle to reach your goals, but it just shows that anything is possible.
I hope you have a blessed and prosperous 2014! Keep the focus on God. He is the key to your success. Let me know what your goals are for this year. I would love to be able to help you achieve them.
