As the clock runs down on New Year's Eve, my heartbeat quickens at the thought of resolutions and change. I've always been a dreamer and this holiday definitely speaks to the hearts of those of us who dream. We make lists, even if only in our heads, and set out with BIG ideas of change with resolve to "be better than we are".
This year I didn't actually write down my goals. Like so many dreamers, I held them dear to my heart and pondered them daily as December 31st approached. I have prayed about, as my beloved encourages, "the top three", and I've longed to know the heart of God for my new year. In His perfect timing, He brought a book to my attention called, The Jesus Creed for Students: Loving God, Loving Others, by Scot McKnight. Based on the answer Jesus gives to the question, "What is the greatest commandment?", this book challenges students to know and repeat this Creed daily. As they fulfill this challenge, their hearts embrace the simple truths of "Love God", "Love others". Simple, right? The book is written for high school students but I'm using it with my 9 and 13 year old sons. It is my heartfelt (maybe dreamer) prayer, that we will all embrace this beautiful Creed into our core. Practicing the repetition daily and pondering the words can only make Him smile.http://www.anewkindofyouthministry.com/2011/03/24/free-jesus-creed-for-students-to-the-first-50/
Joshua 4:5-6 "...take up a stone...to serve as a sign among you."
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