"January is a month of fresh hope and broken promises. Whether we have planned to eat less, work out more or save money, many of us manage to keep our resolutions for days or even weeks until we finally give into our impulses to eat cake, dodge the treadmill or splash out on a senseless whim.
Logically speaking, a slip-up should not derail our attempts to reach a long-term goal, but all too often, single failure to maintain self-control is quickly succeeded by another, and another until we eventually give up. ...
When we see slip-ups as inevitable, we are more likely to achieve our goals."
These words from David Robson in his article from the Wall Street Journal January 27 - 28, 2024 If you are interested, the Wall Street Journal is available at your local library.
This column reminded me of my intentions for 2024.
While, I do not list resolutions, I do pray about what word I use to direct my intentions for the year. This year, my word is LOVE.
This scriptures informs my intentions,
"Teacher, which commandment is the greatest commandment in the Law?
Jesus replied, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all you soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hand on these commandments."
Matthew 27: 36-40
What are your intentions for this year? Remind yourself, that slip-up will happen... just start anew. Keep going.
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