New Years Resolutions considerations

This was our last session before the New Year of 2005. So, we discussed what, if any, New Years resolutions people are considering.

I shared that my resolution is the same as it has been the last several years, to lose weight. I mentioned all the equipment and tapes I've bought through the years, and the guys gave their suggestions on how and what I should do to get better results. I often do this (use something in my life as an example). It helps the guys open up. I find it seems to be easier to give someone else advice than it is to think of advice for yourself.

So, we talked about what it's like to want to change something about your life, and how hard it is to change. Then, we went around the room and everyone said what, if any, their thoughts of change for the New Year were. We discussed obstacles to making major changes.

Then we looked up Luke chapter 10 Luke 10:26-28 in the New Testament. Jesus agrees with a teacher about what is important in life. Also see Old Testament reference in Deuteronomy 10:12.

We discussed what we thought God wanted us to concentrate on in the coming Year; Love Him with all our heart, mind and soul and to love each other as ourselves.