RESOLUTION #1
Today's reading: Isaiah 30

"For without consulting me, you have gone down to Egypt to find help. You have put your trust in Pharoah for his protection. But in trusting Pharoah, you will be humiliated and disgraced." Isaiah 30:2-3 NLT

I'll be the first to admit I'm not big on New Year's resolutions. Why set yourself up for failure? That being said, I do wholeheartedly agree with the concept of accountability among Christian brothers and sisters, so I'm going to share with you what I want to do with my New Year...

This year (and now that you know, you're going to have to remind me the next 365 days of my decision) I want to make God my first choice, my first stop, my first line of defense, my first thought.

You see, I usually don't. And if that caught you off guard or you're snickering at my confession--I'll guess you don't usually either!

We see what we can do ourselves.

We seek answers on the internet.

We make appointments with doctors.

We try new medicines, new programs, new diets, new ideas, etc.

We might share it with our closest church family.

We will, on occasion, mention it to the pastor.

But seek God? Ask God's advice? Pray that He gives an answer? Relief? Help? An open door? Allow Him to take over our thoughts, actions and attitudes about what's bothering us?

My New Year's resolution is to seek God first in ALL areas of my life. To make Him my first line of defense. To set my mind, heart and ears, on hearing from Him.

Okay, now you know. I'm asking you to hold me accountable. I'm going to be watching just to see how good a friend you are. If you see me not doing it, refer me back to the devotion written on 12/20/10! I'm asking for your help with this one.