240101 New Year, New Beginning

 New Year, New Beginning

New Year, new work week, new beginning 

The old year's reached an end

A clean slate, proverbial,  "do over"

A chance to start again


A time for new years resolutions 

Time to begin anew

Full of great possibilities 

Yet, it's the same old you 


We want to get rid of old things

Old clutter, habits, past

And so we pledge to make clean start

Somehow, it never lasts


With the greatest of intentions 

Resolutions we will make

Yet, it seems before the month is out

Every single one we break


How do we form new habits

So that things can truly change

How to ensure lasting success 

When inside we're still the same


Perhaps it starts with baby steps

For better habits to form

Investing time consistently 

For new self to be reborn


Not pledging to spend hours at gym 

Decluttering til it hurts

Give huge amounts to charities 

Forgoing all desserts


Perhaps the better place to start 

For help and guidance, too

Maybe the One who never changes

Is the One that can change you


He'll give you the willpower to change

If the change is in his will

Not through your strength but his alone 

Just surrender and be still


Declare to God each day this year

When you arise from sleep

" I give my day fully to You"

That's a small step you can keep


Then, watch how lasting change occurs 

When each morning starts that way

You'll be renewed from inside out

Little by little, day by day


Psalm 33:11

The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of the heart to all generations 


Hebrews 13:8 

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever 


Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,  and all these things will be added to you 


Romans 12:2

Proverbs 3:5-6

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