Out with the Old. . . .
December 30th, 2008A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband weighing himself on the scales, sucking in his stomach. The woman thought to herself, “He thinks that he will weigh less by sucking in his stomach.” So, the woman sarcastically said to her husband, “That’s not going to help.” Her husband said, “Sure it will. It’s the only way I can see the numbers.”
For Americans, the number one New Year’s resolution is – to lose weight. It is important to be healthy physically and also spiritually. John wrote, “ Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul” (3 John 2). We need “health” in every aspect of our lives.
The month of January was named after the Roman god, Janus. He was pictured as a man with two faces, one looking backward and the other forward. New Year’s Day provides a valuable time to reflect on the past while anticipating the future. As 2008 ends and 2009 begins, take a few minutes to think of where you have been and where you want to go. Then make definite, prayerful plans to get there. Don’t stop in the planning stage – follow through and do what you planned. You will be amazed at how much you will accomplish in 2009.
Keep The Light Burning!
Perry Greene
