New Years Resolution is to continue the old year's resolution

It's that time again where resolutions are made in hopes to better one's life and to feel satisfied and happy within for being true and to accomplish what one sets out for the new year.

Last years resolution was to please God, this year is the same with the additional sentence of "obey God", no matter what - even if the things he wants me to do is scary, uncomfortable and bizarre.

For one to be strong in their Lord (my Lord), obeying God is part of pleasing him and ensuring I'm safe under his wings of protection where no darkness is allowed in unless God wants to run a few tests. Which is to be expected.

As a Christ redeemed, I'd have to ensure I - with Jesus/Holy Spirit's help to learn the tactics of the evil one so that I can be true and faithful and not be deceived very easily.

Anyways, while thinking back in Dec 2017; something extraordinary dawned on me; it can only come from the Holy Spirit. I've learnt that all those who are Christ redeemed are my "BLOOD" brothers and sisters. Our bond stronger than "water".

People like to say blood is thicker than water. The ultimate thick blood is Jesus blood shed on the cross for all who want him and believe and receive him as their Lord and Saviour.

This means we'll need to learn his word about LOVE so that the world can see us for the Love we have for each other rather than hate, backstabbing, gossiping, and all other evil things the flesh enjoys.

People are fortunately not stupid; they are intelligent beings made in God's image and they know when someone is being genuine or not. Saying you love someone but acting like they total strangers or treating them like scum or lesser is seen by them. Attitude matters.