Desolved Resolve

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. – Galatians 6:9

January is a month that usually starts out with great enthusiasm for change and often turns into desolved resolve. We quickly discover that changes we implemented were not as deeply rooted as we hoped and old habits and excuses begin to resurface. I experienced this very thing in late December as I lost motivation while working on my Royal Make Over.

But today, I recommitted and realized that it will take daily renewal of that commitment to see this through. Thankfully I haven’t gained back all that was lost, but enough to see that it wouldn’t take long before I would be back to square one if I didn’t stop and make changes today.

To truly begin again I needed to pray and ask the Lord to convict me of any excuses and choices that don’t align with what’s best for me. I prayed that I would see His boundries as His protection from harmful choices, and that I would resist and flee when necessary, any situation or temptation that would lead to compromise. Lord help me to embrace Your leading, correction and will for my life and give me the resolve to stand firm and finish what’s been started.

His mercies are new every day and regardless of the challenges you’re facing, whether they are physical or spiritual, He is faithful to complete what He’s started in you. Each day is an opportunity for new beginnings and if we do not give up, we will reap a harvest.