As we begin a New Year, many of us are aiming to change for the better. And so many of us fail at this noble attempt, year after year. Did you know only 7% of people keep their New Year's Resolutions? 😱
I choose to believe those 7% (or at least most of them) had the right idea about resolutions; that true dramatic change only comes about through the power of God. Only God can enable an addict to break the addiction, free someone of emotional scars that are deep in the heart, or heal the wounds of sordid pasts and broken relationships.
Generally, our resolutions revolve around changing something that has been holding us hostage from another level- whether that is a bag of cookies, or a fear of inadequacy- we are aiming to break that thing in the New Year.
However, we often fail because we do not acknowledge the spiritual aspect of our shortcomings. The bible says in Ephesians 6:12:
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
Ephesians 6:12 KJV
You see, spirits often come disguised as feelings and emotions. You may continue sleeping with that man out of wedlock because you feel he's your "weakness" but in reality there is a spirit of lust, lasciviousness, and fornication that has been assigned to tempt you! And the reality is, that partner may be sent by the devil himself to keep you off course- because after all, the devil knows your weaknesses.
So as you begin to identify your shortcomings as we start the New Year, make sure you take a long hard look at them.
Are you a procrastinator- or is that a sprit of laziness? Are you trying to lose weight because a spirit of gluttony and anxiety or depression have you bound? Are you afraid to go after your dreams or is that a spirit of fear assigned to abort your purpose?
The next verse in Ephesians tells us the answer to winning the battle against those spirits: “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”
Ephesians 6:13 KJV
As we prepare to tackle those resolutions, tackle the spirit behind the need! Prepare for success by securing your armor! Your success lies in being prepared with the armor of God. Cleanse yourself from all unrighteousness and begin the year with a fast. Use the fast time to build your faith, by reading and studying of the Word of God. On a CONSISTENT basis.
As someone who actually had success in keeping my resolutions for the first time last year- I realize that it was also the first time many of my resolutions were Christ centered. As I kept my Christ-Centered resolutions, somehow everything else fell into place! God had given me power to break the yolk of the enemy- and he began to flee from my life. Suddenly those mountains didn't seem as intimidating anymore- Because I put my entire life into God's hands. (an ongoing submission process!!😁)
I'll end with this- Something about fasting will change your life. Beyond the Supernatural benefits- It teaches you discipline and sacrifice- the foundation in which all greatness lies upon.
So as we embark on a New Year, may God be with you, and be at the Center of it all.
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Stay Noisy,
Mallory
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