At the end of every year we often reflect on the most significant moments of the year just gone. This time, rather than think of moments, why not think about movement? What I mean is, what has been the overall direction and development of your life. How have your attitudes, character or lifestyle formed? What are the trends? Or to put it another way, don't think of what you've done, consider what you have become.
Everywhere, the word of God asks us to consider the direction in which our life is moving. Take Paul's words in Colossians.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (Col 3:12 - 18)Or, in summary, "...clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ" (Rom. 13:14)
What movement do you see in your life? Has this year seen you trend toward a consistent life of faith and humble walk with God? Would you say you have are a person more and more showing love to others? Are you hopeful and enthusiastic about God's work? Or is the overall trend toward coldness, indifference, selfishness and worldliness? More importantly, what will you do with what you see? Your life is the culmination of many minor choices, habits and fundamental attitudes. There are some you need to affirm and in which you need to persist. There are certainly others that you need to challenge and change. You will not grow unless there are some changes. Take time to look seriously, critically, and purposefully at your life and prayerfully, in Christ, seek his direction as you life moves into 2010.
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