Resolutions Revisited

Though we've lived in the same house for a dozen years, we haven't 

bonded with some of our nearest neighbors. We share an occasional 

wave, hello, or a comment about the weather but nothing personal. 

Why? Because we have little in common. Differences in age, lifestyle, 

or family structure. No common ground to build a relationship on. 

Two months into the new year, some of us are feeling the same way 

about our resolutions. Statistics show that about 85% of those bold 

enough to make a resolution don't follow through. Why? Maybe for 

similar reasons. 

For one thing our mindsets are much older. The age gap makes it hard 

to find common ground. The contrast in lifestyle doesn't help either. 

Our entrenched habits don't leave room for new ideas. We're set 

in our ways and though some of them work against us, we're accustom 

to their familiarity. 

Rather than tossing an occasional wave at illusive life changes year after

year, I'm determined to spend less time on the path from resolution

to disillusion. By March people don't usually talk about rash statements 
made in January but I'm really talking about something more important. Transformation better describes the positive changes we want and 
need. And it's backed by Scripture.  

       "Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing 

          of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and

          perfect will of God" (Romans 12:2).

This month I'll be posting weekly insights about true transformation and how we 
can experience it more in our lives.