It's that time of year again- the beginning

From what I hear, New Year's is all about fireworks, drinks, bonfires, parties, friends, family, cabbage, black eyed peas, kissing people at 12:00, and all kinds of things that are supposed to ensure a lucky 366 days to follow. During this year, if we live through it, it already promises a birthday, Valentine's day, Groundhogs Day, Leap Day, Veteran's Day, Easter day, Halloween, and Christmas with much more in between. That's a lot to think about. I have celebrated twenty of these new years now and have a lot to show for it. If anything, I no longer drool all over myself and know how to get dressed in the morning. After accomplishing those two tasks, you might be thinking, "Now what?" I suggest that we not be content in only knowing how to do those two things. Obviously, if you are capable of reading this, you weren't. Life is a process. Until the appointed end comes, time will continue. The new years will continue to follow as well as all the holidays. The question comes down to, are you going to continue to move forward with time or be content with where you're at? I highly suggest setting goals and making a new year's resolution, even if you don't read this blog until the middle of 2010. In deciding what needs to be accomplished, make sure to use God's word as your standard. If you don't know where you're headed or when, it's alright. You don't have to, God does. In ALL your ways, acknowledge him and he will direct your paths. As you make decisions throughout this year, if it helps, you can always ask that cliche question, "What would Jesus do?" I exhort you to let this year be all about God and bringing him glory. When it comes down to it, what's luck anyway?