Baggage

As we close out 2008 we are starting to gear up for 2009 and what it has in store for us. And if you are like most people you are getting ready to make a New Year's Resolution. But I believe before we can make a resolution for 2009 we need to get rid of some of the baggage we have accumulated over 2008 and the past.
Let me break down the word resolution for you.
Resolution - A thing determined upon; decision as to future action.
Resolute - fixed and firm in purpose; determined
Resolve - to break up into separate parts; analyze to change. to reach a decision, determined to solve ( a problem or situation) Firm determination.
Determined, purpose, take a firm stand, take a decisive step, be firm, iron
When making a resolution we shouldn't make it to say we made one. We should make it, and be determined to see it thru. See God wants to nothing for the best for us, and He wants to see us make decisions in our lives that will benefit us and bring glory to Him. But before we make these new decisions in our lives we need to get rid of the baggage that we have accumulated over the year or years. Some baggage that you may have could be, hate, anger, unforgiveness, worries, your marriage, money, depression, addictions (drugs, alcohol, porn, food), guilt, fears, emotional pain, tired, and bad attitude just to name a few.
You can't move forward until you put the past behind you. Hebrews 12:1 talks about putting aside the weights and sins that ensnare us. Ask for God's help,put the baggage behind you then move forward. See this baggage is just wearing you down, and the further you go without getting rid of it the heavy it is going to get. Matthew 11:28 says come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
If you want to receive the fullness of what God has to offer you for 2009, then give Him your baggage ask Him for help and rest, then move on into 2009 with God leading the way. He wants to do something amazing in your life,and all you have to do is let Him have control.
Philippians 3:13 - Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. but one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead.
Get rid of your baggage and make a firm determination that is like iron to see your resolution not just through the year, but for your lifetime!!!