“Beloved, do not trust every spirit but test the spirits to see
whether they belong to God, because many false prophets have gone out into the
world." – 1 John 4:1
Some of us may have set New Years
Resolutions last week. However, if you are like me, you thought about
Resolutions and then never decided on anything. The New Year marks an
opportunity to begin again and wipe clean the errors of the past year, while
celebrating the good we have experienced.
As we begin the first Monday of the
New Year (the first day back for many of us after the holidays) it is easy to
get caught up in the shuffle of day-to-day life. Rather than committing to
losing weight or exercising more, perhaps I will resolve to listen more deeply.
What if I renewed a commitment to staying attune to the Spirit not just in the
major decisions but also in the everyday moments?
As the excitement of the holiday season dies down, how might I
continue to recognize where Christ is dwelling in my life? How might I continue to direct myself towards
the Spirit of God and ignore the false prophets that clamor for my attention
and energy?
Reflected by Jen Coito
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