Reflections From Sunday Evening

If you are a New Year's resolution person you may have made a resolution that is consistent with a Google survey indicating the resolutions people are making for 2016. If you are in the Millennial Generation the top priority for this year is spending more time with loved ones. They also have a high financial resolution; To spend less and save more. If you are a Generation X person (age 35-44 in the younger level) the focus is on living healthier. At the upper level of Generation X (age 45-54) the main interest is on paying down debt. If you are a Baby Boomer (age 55-64)the main resolution is to lose weight. Boomers are also interested in "enjoying life to the fullest" but not too interested in the financial issues. Seniors (65 and up) place "enjoy life to the fullest" at the top of their resolution list. Perhaps you find yourself in one of these categories. I would also like to offer a word of encouragement for a spiritual resolution. As a matter of fact were we to resolve to commit to "following Jesus" this year we would discover that many other issues to fall in place. Christ followers live in fellowship, not solitary lives. It would be logical to be spending more time with loved ones and friends in the fellowship of Christ. Following Jesus could easily lead to greater self discipline (a fruit of the Spirit) which would lead to a healthier life. Following Jesus may or may not impact "losing weight" but it would surely lead to enjoying life to the fullest. In addition to all the above following Jesus leads to love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Can you imagine a year like that? Here we go. Resolve to follow Jesus It's been a great day. I hope you've had a great day too. steve