As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. Luke 9:51
res·o·lute/ˈrezəˌlo͞ot/
Adjective: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
Synonyms: determined – firm – decided – resolved – decisive
I’ve never been much for new year’s resolutions, at least in the last decade or so. It seems, in actuality, in the years when I made them that they were too hard to stick with. But, is there value in setting goals, only to see them fall short? I think so. I hope so.
My recently proclaimed FB fast only lasted a week or so. No, I did not lose desired pounds or read a certain quantity of books before returning to the SocMed circuit, but there was some value and learning in the exercise.
And, not every goal falls short. In 2011, I did actually finish a half marathon after vowing to do so in 2010. It was a great experience, and I hope to complete another in 2012. I’d better start getting ready.
So, for 2012, if I was admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering on anything else, what might it be?
Less junk, be it food, fussing, or the like.
More activity, be it physical, sharing, or practicing spiritual disciplines.
Less anger, more love.
More patient.
More holy.
And so, we set off into 2012. May we be more resolute in setting out toward the New Jerusalem. The time is drawing near…
