Often when we make new year's resolutions they are efforts born out of our own strength. For years my new year's resolution has been to pray more. I set measurable goals, make lists, and determine that I will stick with it this year. But I always end up feeling exhausted and frustrated.
This year instead of determining to pray more, I committed to ask the Lord each day for one month to give me the heart of an intercessor. I asked and expected the Lord to birth this trait I have long wanted in me. And I am grateful that in the past few weeks praying for others has come more naturally.
I would encourage you to do the same (don't wait for new year's!). Take a certain amount of time to ask the Lord to produce the trait you desire (whether it be humility, kindness, self-discipline, or whatever). Because our flesh can produce no good thing, and we desire for the Holy Spirit to bear His fruit in our lives. And He gives to those who ask Him.
This year instead of determining to pray more, I committed to ask the Lord each day for one month to give me the heart of an intercessor. I asked and expected the Lord to birth this trait I have long wanted in me. And I am grateful that in the past few weeks praying for others has come more naturally.
I would encourage you to do the same (don't wait for new year's!). Take a certain amount of time to ask the Lord to produce the trait you desire (whether it be humility, kindness, self-discipline, or whatever). Because our flesh can produce no good thing, and we desire for the Holy Spirit to bear His fruit in our lives. And He gives to those who ask Him.
