It’s important to be intentional about how you want to live. It is beneficial therefore to regularly renew your commitment to God. This is essentially what we are doing when we share communion together in church. This is a covenant reconfirmation ceremony. But it is good to find other times to do this, and new year’s day is a perfect opportunity. I encourage you to reflect today on the state of your commitment to God. Spend some time prayerfully reviewing the last year. Do you feel that you have been fruitful as a Christian? Do you feel that you have been walking closely with God? Have you grown in your faith? As you reflect on these things, ask God what he would like you to change this year. Are there some old habits you should leave behind? Are there new habits you should take up? God does not expect you to rack up a big list of spiritual achievements. He only wants you to do the things he has prepared for you to do (Ephesians 2:10). He does not expect you to change everything all at once. There is grace for step-by-step growth and forgiveness for failure. But you should expect to find growth and fruitfulness in your life. These are signs of spiritual life. Do not despair, however, if you don’t see these things, or if you feel you are lacking. Recommit yourself to God and ask him to help you grow and become fruitful. That is the key. There is always grace for a fresh start.
Make these verses the substance of your commitment to God today.
Read Psalm 37:1-7
