A New Year

A good one too.

So a new year has dawned upon us, I swear yesterday was October and the day before that was March. But no, time moved quicker than anticipated.

So what now? where to from here?

Being followers of Christ we need to ensure we have a deep and meaningful relationship with God. Make it a New Years challenge to do this. It will be a great challenge this year because of various things, like study and work and all the other stresses that come up in day to day life.

Don't be afraid to take risks. Don't stand there idly asking yourself what if what if? Drop your insecurities because they will only get in the way between you and your relationship with God.

The biggest mistake is fearing you'll make a mistake. 

Let go of the insecurities and let God guide you.

Never fear! Trust the Lord to take you through life's challenges. Don't tell him what to do, He'll tell you what to do. Trust him and go for it.

And on that note, don't just stand there criticising others who took the risk and failed. At least they tried. What did you accomplish? Nothing, except being a pain in someone's ass criticising them.

We all have heard about the miraculous story of Jesus walking on water. If you have read Matthew 14:22-23, you will know that Peter had faith and walked on water too. it might have been for only a very short time but hey, I think we can say he did manage to walk on water. It might seem like a failure but Peter is the only disciple what can say: "Guys, I've walked on water!". What can the disciples in the boat say? Nothing much really.

The point? Don't be afraid to try things and let God guide you. People will criticise but what do they know? at least you had a go. You'll have nothing to lose.

One failure is by no means a complete failure.

More negative thoughts will detract you from God.

So don't waste time regretting, negative thoughts will only pull you down, and pull down your relationship with God too. I shoulda, I coulda, I woulda.. those thoughts are irrelevant now. You are in a new year, and the most important thing is you are here now, ready to make a fresh start so get on with it! Don't bother sinking yourself with regret, rather focus on the challenges of tomorrow and what the new year has to offer.

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)

This new year? Live a life that glorifies God. Trust him and build a deep personal relationship with him. Don't be afraid to take a risk (a sensible one), to jump in and to let God take control of your situations.

It will be a heck of a challenge but hey I'm going to try my best. 

Trusting God I've got nothing to lose!

Blessings for the new year!

In Christ Alone,

Wilks