Nothing Changes until something changes

As we start a new year, I remember the Axiom: “Nothing changes until something changes.”


What will change this year?

I want a stronger marriage to my wife. I want a stronger relationship with my girls. I want to lead a healthier ministry. I want to be a healthier leader…. More than anything, I want a stronger relationship with the God who saved me.

Today, I begin a season of fasting. I am not simply watching what I eat but dedicating my eating/food prep times to the Lord. Today, for me, this is changing.

But my fast is not only with food.

We live in a world of distractions. My stomach distracts me from the Lord. So does my phone, my social media, my email, my computer... the list goes on and on.
Today, this changes.

In my reading this morning, I came across this prayer. It spoke to me, and I share it with you. As we pray this prayer together, the Lord strengthens our resolve to dedicate this year to him.

Will you pray this prayer with me?


Dear Lord,
 
I confess that I don’t know your Word as I should. I have allowed distractions to gobble up my time. I have prioritized other activities ahead of your Word. I have assumed I already know enough of the Bible to live the Christian life. I have used the excuse that I am too busy. I confess this all to you, Lord, and ask you to forgive me. I want to change, but I am wholly in need of your grace to do it. There are ingrained habits and patterns in my life that will not easily be set aside. But I am reminded today that when I submitted my life to you, I offered it all to you, including my time and energies. So, once again, I commit myself to your Lordship over my priorities. You are my life. I want to come to know you better each day as I read your holy Word.
 
In Jesus Name, Amen. 

 
For me this month:
  • I begin with a renewed Bible reading plan. ( If you need help finding one, you’re welcome to join me. Send me a message, and I’ll share with you what I am doing-)
  • I begin this month fasting: find out more at www.leesburg.cc/fast (I’m doing a Daniel Fast)
  • I am strongly limiting my social media (only posting for church reasons- not browsing newsfeeds or watching silly videos)
  • I am strongly limiting my television. Only after reading my Bible and other readings will I watch)


May 2025 be a new beginning!
- Jon

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