RESOLUTION

I was going to resist the old and tired RESOLUTION blog at the beginning of the year - but then I saw an article listing a bunch of famous TV stars' New Year's resolutions - and it made me think.

BRITNEY SPEARS would like to stop worrying so much - and she wants to have more joy.

FERGIE wants to be healthier.

ASHLEE SIMPSON is planning on focusing more on her family - being a better mom to her son.

JAMIE FOXX is looking for the right woman -- trying to find 'that rare jewel,' he says.

COOLIO? No bills in 2009.

JULIE BOWEN is hoping for a healthy baby.

KANYE WEST wants to be 'nicer.'

BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN would like to stop the habit of smoking.

Now ... here's the observation. They're all GREAT resolutions - some important, some noble and admirable, some vital - but they're all resolutions where GOD needs a part.

RELATIONAL resolutions - God wants to be involved in your family and friendships.

HEALTH resolutions - Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit - created by God.

ATTITUDE resolutions - It is the Fruit of the Spirit we need to have growing daily inside.

FINANCIAL resolutions - God is the owner of everything you have.

You want success in 2009? Resolve all you want. It's actually not a bad idea or practice. But acknowledge GOD in the working out of each of them. Don't try to do it on your own. That'll never work. It wasn't DESIGNED to work that way. God wants to be involved in every facet of your life, so commit the resolutions to Him and let Him have a part in seeing them through.

And be blessed.