OK, enough time has passed since New Year's Day to ask the evil question: How's the New Year's Resolution going?
Many of you have had your resolutions derailed by now; others are holding on by a thin thread. The problem with New Year's resolutions is that we generally can't change just by willing ourselves to change. We need to be changed so that we can change.
Am I being a bit too cryptic for you? Well, you'll see what I am getting at by the time you finish the list. This Top Ten will help you use the current jargon of today to communicate. in a less specific way. the brutal reality of your resolution bust. The January 2001 Edition of the Heavenly Top Ten is:
“Top Ten Comments To Make When Someone Asks About Your New Year's Resolution”
- "My initial resolution intentions were ill conceived"
- "Unfortunately, this year's resolution model has been recalled."
- "My resolution is currently under assessment!"
- "My resolution and I have 'issues'."
- "I have undergone a tremendous paradigm shift since making my resolution."
- "There were some 'intellectual property' issues over my resolution, which forced me to cease and desist."
- "While abandoning the actual physical aspects of my resolution, I feel comfortable that I am remaining true to the spirit and intention of the resolution."
- "My resolution is in limbo--pending a recount of the dimpled chads."
- "I am unable to implement my resolution until the feasibility study is concluded."
- And the number one thing to say about this years' New Year's resolution is:
- "I am resolved to go to the Saviour, leaving my sin and strife; He is the true One, He is the just One, He hath the words of life." — Palmer Hartsough
The Heavenly Top Ten is intended to be a fun look at
issues of faith and fellowship. It should not be considered a serious treatment
of
any of the topics presented.