Once a Month Resolution Test

Good Morning Friends,

As we enter this season of joyous celebration, I am already projecting ahead to the beginning of 2018. After we have settled in with new found encouragement and spirit, warmed by the fire of the birth of our Savior, we can begin to focus on what we have to offer to the new year.

New Year's resolutions began in the Church, believe it or not  but in many ways have become more self centered. "I resolve to lose weight." I resolve to quit smoking." "I resolve to eat less fat." "I resolve to be a better husband/father/brother/friend."

I want to encourage you to make 2018 the year of the community resolution. Resolve to do more for those around you. Choose a charity or group that could use your talents, prayers, resources or time and resolve to be engaged throughout the year.

So this is where the Once a Month Resolution Test applies. If you could only commit to your resolution once a month - would it make a difference?

If I went to the gym once a month vs. if I served in the local soup kitchen once a month.
If I didn't smoke one day month vs. if I made a monthly clothing donation to the Salvation Army.
If I ate one less donut a month vs. if I spent one Saturday a month at the Senior Center.
If I was nice to my wife once a month vs. if I joined a charity board of directors that met once a month.

I think you get the picture.

I encourage you to make 2018 the year of community. Who knows, you might spy a needed recipient sitting at the desk right next to yours.

Blessings for a Very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year.

Dave