I am the worst at keeping New Years Resolutions. I am the one that would join a gym and stop going by February. My flesh is weak, and I give in to cravings and temptations to be lazy far too often. I always have the best intentions, but I can’t seem to have very good follow through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I find myself feeling guilty or beating myself up for not being able to make it happen. The problem I discovered years ago though were that these resolutions were not only self seeking, but I was trying to accomplish them in my own strength. Although it would be good for me to be healthier for my family, my main heart motivation was wanting my body to look better, and I knew the right amount of will power could do that. I decided these typical kind of New Years Resolutions weren’t for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Kind of New Years Resolutions are Worth the Time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I gave up New Years Resolutions, it was mainly so I would not spend so much time focusing on myself, including feeling sorry for myself. Everything about it, even the beating myself up for not following through, was self focused. It was not a healthy cycle. If you are one of those people that has amazing follow through and self discipline, you are awesome! I am in awe of the determination and hard work that you can put in to better yourself and your family. It’s just not me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year I decided to do something different. I want to make easy, small changes that aren’t about my own dedication and hard work in my flesh but about the Holy Spirit working and changing me. These are seven small things you can do with me that will slowly but definitely bring you into a deeper relationship with God and allow the Holy Spirit to change you from the inside out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n