Have you broken any New Year’s resolutions yet? As time progresses, ambitious aims seem to falter and this can make us feel like we are not living up to our true potential. Our lists and initiatives are not always part of God’s plan. Sometimes we create lofty success strategies that have very little to do with the true spiritual growth necessary in our lives.
I have often said, when you look for a miracle, keep in mind that God awaits your invitation and desire to have the Holy Spirit enter your life. It’s not that God isn’t doing phenomenal things; it’s that we have allowed ourselves to react negatively to life’s problems to the point where we no longer spot miracles that are happening all around us. Just because a blessing wasn’t on your list of New Year’s resolutions doesn’t mean that God is not guiding you towards betterment and self-improvement.
What we want and what God wants for us can be two different things. God will never deny your destiny but sometimes delays it so that you can learn important lessons along the way. Rather than say, “I have broken my resolution” consider saying, “I need God to direct me towards accomplishing my goals. I got off track because I am learning about myself and the process is not easy. I will open my heart and ask God to guide me back to the road of resolve.”
God is not punishing you when things do not go your way; God is preparing you for the beautiful day when they do!
