"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."  Matthew 6:33

Now that the new year is upon us, many people with the best of intentions have begun to put their new year's resolutions in to practice. Bob, the mailman, has vowed to quit smoking, and Sandra, the beautician, has pledged to devote more time to her children. Likewise, Dr. Marshall, is determined to learn a new language, and Martha, his receptionist, is making losing fifty pounds her priority in the new year.

It's wonderful to desire better for our lives, and the start of another year certainly gives one a good excuse to start anew, however, with all the promises, hopes, resolutions and intentions, somewhere along the line many people have forgotten to consider the most important decision of all; the start of a new relationship with God.

When God is situated at the head of our life as He deserves, everything else naturally falls in to place. The Bible confirms this:  "Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked."  Proverbs 10:6

Scriptures also confirm that if your earthly parent knows how to give gifts to one's (earthly) children, then don't you think your Heavenly Father, God, can bless HIS children even exceedingly more abundant above all that we ask or think? Of course!

"If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"  Luke 11:13

Prayer: Dear God, I don't know where to begin, but I do know that I need to start somewhere, so why not today, here and now? I have sinned, God, and I have turned my back on You. I am truly sorry for everything offensive I have done against You, myself and others, and I am ready to change my ways. I ask You, God, to wash me clean of my transgressions, and give to me a new heart; one that thirsts for righteousness. From this moment on, it will be the start of my new life in Christ!

© 2005 Melanie Schurr
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