A New Year’s Revelation Karen Jordan |
“You know what killed that squirrel?” my husband, Dan, mused as we drove through our Arkansas neighborhood.
Duh, I thought, A car ran over him.
“Indecision!” he explained.
Dan always seems to think in black or white terms, no grey areas. “If you don’t like carrots, don’t eat them. If you
hate working as a secretary, find another job.”
“Indecision?” I exclaimed. “Wait a minute! Are you comparing me to that squirrel?”
Dan and I are living proof that opposites attract in relationships, especially marriage. But after 38 years of
marriage, I think I’m finally learning a few decisive tricks from my husband—like how to organize my office and how
to follow through on my dreams.
Confusion. For example, every year I make several New Year’s resolutions. But I’m usually like my friend, the
squirrel—before he became roadkill. My mind darts around as doubts and fears plague me. Is this plan even
possible? What about my failure to follow through on all those other resolutions? Will this just be another waste of
my time and resources?
Matthew 6:27 asks, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”
Could my worry and indecision close the doors to many of my dreams and my plans?
Revelation. Jeremiah 29:11 promises, “For I know the plans I have for you…plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you hope and a future...call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you”
(NIV).
Can I discover God’s plans for my life as I seek Him in prayer? Could it be that simple?
God’s Word says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you...”
(Jeremiah 29:13-14).
Resolution. What is my New Year’s resolution for 2010? Well, I’m still not sure about some of those projects I’ve
been dodging. And I can’t do anything about my failures in the past. But I am certain of one thing—God’s
faithfulness in His promises.
So this year, I’ve decided to focus all of my resolutions on God’s promise from His Word—if I seek Him first, He’ll
provide all I need for the future.
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33).
Duh, I thought, A car ran over him.
“Indecision!” he explained.
Dan always seems to think in black or white terms, no grey areas. “If you don’t like carrots, don’t eat them. If you
hate working as a secretary, find another job.”
“Indecision?” I exclaimed. “Wait a minute! Are you comparing me to that squirrel?”
Dan and I are living proof that opposites attract in relationships, especially marriage. But after 38 years of
marriage, I think I’m finally learning a few decisive tricks from my husband—like how to organize my office and how
to follow through on my dreams.
Confusion. For example, every year I make several New Year’s resolutions. But I’m usually like my friend, the
squirrel—before he became roadkill. My mind darts around as doubts and fears plague me. Is this plan even
possible? What about my failure to follow through on all those other resolutions? Will this just be another waste of
my time and resources?
Matthew 6:27 asks, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?”
Could my worry and indecision close the doors to many of my dreams and my plans?
Revelation. Jeremiah 29:11 promises, “For I know the plans I have for you…plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you hope and a future...call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you”
(NIV).
Can I discover God’s plans for my life as I seek Him in prayer? Could it be that simple?
God’s Word says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you...”
(Jeremiah 29:13-14).
Resolution. What is my New Year’s resolution for 2010? Well, I’m still not sure about some of those projects I’ve
been dodging. And I can’t do anything about my failures in the past. But I am certain of one thing—God’s
faithfulness in His promises.
So this year, I’ve decided to focus all of my resolutions on God’s promise from His Word—if I seek Him first, He’ll
provide all I need for the future.
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33).
Karen Jordan, professional and technical writer, addresses topics about her
faith, family, and writing. Karen and her husband, Dan, live in Arkansas.
They have two married children and six grandchildren. Find Karen’s
website, blog and examiner.com posts at www.karenjordan.net.
faith, family, and writing. Karen and her husband, Dan, live in Arkansas.
They have two married children and six grandchildren. Find Karen’s
website, blog and examiner.com posts at www.karenjordan.net.
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