what are your resolutions?

The year has finally come to an end, 2017 is just around the corner and some of you are already having thoughts of the new year’s resolutions. Some of you have gone as far as writing them down already. But before we start to talk about the new year’s resolutions, let us take a moment to reflect on the previous one.

This time last year, you had goals and resolutions for the year 2016. Now the year 2016 is over, look back at the year and see how much of those goals were achieved, how much of your resolutions did you uphold? Did you successfully drop all the baggage from the previous year? Did you drop the habits? Those friends? Did you do better in your academics just as you visualized? Did you become a better person? Did you serve God the way you said you would? if you answered no to most of the questions, then something definitely went wrong.

Most times what really happens is we get too excited about the new year, we see an opportunity for a fresh start so we can’t wait to get into the new year and get things going. But soon after, the new year hype dies down and we find ourselves back to being our former selves and then we just give up and wait for the next year to come so we can make new resolutions. But you real can’t make any progress if you continue that way, to see results you’ll have to be committed, dedicated and positive about your resolutions.

I want us to do an assignment together, go over your 2016 and write down those resolutions you weren’t able to achieve because you gave up on, make them your 2017 resolutions and then change your attitude! Be positive minded about them, believe you can achieve them, and be committed to achieving them. Most importantly, go through them every day so you’ll always be reminded. Set alarms and reminders on your phone concerning the activities to be carried out, draw out a timetable if the need arises. Just put in a lot of conscious effort into it and please, don’t give up on your resolutions. You really can do anything If you set your mind to it.

I also want to encourage you all to make your 2017 count. Strengthen your relationship with God this coming year, experience spiritual growth; don’t rush it, take it step by step. And if by the end of the year that’s all you’re able to achieve, then you can say that it was a great year. Because at the end of it all, that’s sincerely all that matters. 

I wish you all a prosperous new year, may Gods blessings rest upon you and your family this year in Jesus name.