Happy New Year!

     Everyone's been posting new years resolutions, words that that they are praying over their lives, and other traditional first of the year hopes.  I've been thinking on this all day.  Not sure I really want a resolution- per se.  Of course, I want to be eat healthier and all the typical ones you hear every year, but I want to focus on more than that.  And I haven't had just ONE word that has come to me- I've had a couple words that the Holy Spirit has laid on my heart for the upcoming year.  The first one is SENSITIVITY- not only towards others, but sensitivity towards things God lays on my heart.  I've really started trying to listen more carefully to Him.  There are some things that have been laid on my heart with such urgency that I can't help but want to share them.  And yes, sometimes they unintentionally offend people.  I saw this quote earlier that I haven't been able to stop thinking about: "Just because someone has more followers than you doesn't mean they're better than you.  Hitler has millions.  Jesus had 12."  I am in no way comparing myself to Jesus- not possible.  What I grasped from this was that Jesus spoke the Word of God.  The Word of God offends people because it speaks out about sin.  People don't like to be told their living in sin.  They get offended.  I don't care who endorses something, if it doesn't line up with God's Word, it's wrong- bottom line!  Religious people (pharisees) hated Jesus because He spoke out that their religious ways didn't line up with God's Word.  It makes me sad to see loved ones being deceived my "new trends" in religion.  The Bible doesn't go out of style.  It doesn't need any fluff, props or special effects to make it "relevant".  It's always relevant on it's own.  I'm not going to compromise the Word of God just because it offends someone- saved or unsaved.       My next word is WATCHFUL.  Jesus is coming back- SOON!!  This is exciting!  But it's also scary because those not watching for Him will be left behind.  I am excited about what this year holds for my family and me.  I am excited about growing in my walk with the Lord.  I've already noticed a growth this past month that we've been down here.  I am wishing all of my loved ones a Happy and Healthy 2014!