“If the axe is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success.” Ecclesiastes 10:10
These are my resolutions for the Christmas break, committing to reflect on them on a daily basis, that my axe may be prepared and sharpened for the task of knowing God on a deeper level during this time of rest.
Resolved to memorize scripture on a daily basis, separate from my time in prayer or in the word.
Resolved to spend set aside time every day before lunch in intentional prayer, praising and consistently interceding for people.
Resolved to wake up before or right as my alarm clock goes off to prevent me from turning like a door on its hinges in a place of weak capacity to take thoughts captive.
Resolved to study entire books of the Bible in addition to any other reading I do.
Resolved to engage in some form of physical activity as many days as possible in addition to a reasonably healthy diet, for my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Resolved to take extreme caution in whatever I allow to pass before my eyes, for they are the lamp of my body. If darkness enters, my whole body will be absent of light.
Resolved to pray before I spend money on trappings of Christmas, asking God to guide my heart toward faithful stewardship of the blessings he has entrusted to me.
Resolved to, with my family, focus on making Christmas less about us and more about giving materially to advance the kingdom of God.
These resolutions have been written with a knowledge of what I know stirs my affections for Christ and what I know robs me of my pursuits of him. Lord may my feet run from legalism to you.
“Therefore, offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. This is your spiritual act of worship.”
