Once again, I am thinking of changes. (Seems to be a popular topic in my thoughts lately!) With the dawning of a new year, though, I am thinking more of changes that need to happen, rather than changes that are happening, or have happened. Changes that I wish to see in my own life and heart. Looking back at the old year, I see much in my heart and life that was not as it should have been. Of the 365 days of 2011, many (okay, most) were not used as productively and efficiently as they could/should have been. Far too often the thoughts of my heart were focused on the troubles around me, whether real or perceived, rather than on my precious Lord and Savior. Too often I found my focus inward rather than outward and upward. Too many hours were spent on idle, worthless time wasters when they could have been spent doing something productive and useful.
This year, I am determined, will, with the Lord's grace, be different. Fewer idle moments, fewer selfish thoughts and attitudes, less time spent worrying about what I cannot change anyway. More time spent with my Savior, more time spent for others, more words of encouragement. As I think about it, it all seems so overwhelming, and I am reminded that "sufficient for the day is its own trouble", and I must not "be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself."
