One year I tried the “One Word” concept. Where you pick a word which helps you focus on making a change. You post it around your house, office, car, etc., to remind you of the big change your “One Word” represents. By mid-February I probably couldn’t even tell you my “Word.”
The Word was with God, and the Word was God.
He existed in the beginning with God.
God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.
The Word gave life to everything that was created,
and his life brought light to everyone.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
John 1:1-5
The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. I love that verse. No matter how gloomy this world is, or how dark our days are, Jesus’ light will shine through the darkness. When Jesus is part of our lives, we cannot extinguish the flame of hope.
Jesus lights our path, so we no longer walk blindly through this sinful world. As our Savior, He removes the darkness of sin from our lives, helping us to change our lives for the better.
So if you are making a New Year’s resolution, I recommend one which focuses The Word, Jesus Christ. He will automatically bring about changes in your life that are for the better, without the pressure of keeping a New Year’s resolution.
Happy New Year and let your light shine in a lost world!