Inspiration: Set your mind and keep it set

FOR many of us the start of a new year involves deep soul searching of taking stock of the year that has gone by, measuring the degree of our productivity and analysing our successes and failures; all of which are important and necessary to ensure a qualitative lifestyle.

It seems inevitable, whether we are the ‘resolutions type’ or not, that we set goals and have dreams for the year ahead. Whether it is to buy a new car, have a baby, pursue higher education or to be a better person, we all do it, from the homemaker to the CEO of a large corporation.

But it’s one thing to set our mind, and another thing altogether to keep it set.  History seems to indicate that our forefathers had a better handle on this than we do today as scripture provides solid proof of their divine-size achievements.  They understood the importance of being steadfast.

As a family we have entered this year with hopeful expectation and we are thankful to God for the year that has gone by.  In spite of the difficulties we had experienced, we are coming to understand that affliction is not a master but a servant and even though God does not bring affliction upon His people, He will however use it to set us up for promotion.  We have set our mind on seeing God’s goodness in a new a refreshing way.  The promises of God are ‘yes’ and ‘amen’.

The apostle Paul reminds us that we have much need for endurance.  There are many things vying for our attention in this day.  It is so easy to become distracted, to put our goals on the back burner.  But let this year be different.  It is, after all, 2015.  If you understand biblical numerics, then you will know that 5 is the number of grace.

Let this year be for us a year of God’s uncommon favour. So if challenges have veered you off your intended path don’t give up and throw in the towel.  You have the mind of Christ.  Set your mind and keep it set until you see your desires fulfilled.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE