Resolve is difficult for me

January first, 2012, and I'm already feeling resentful that I should be making and keeping resolutions.

I'm not sure why it is difficult for me to resolve to do something. I think I'm eager to keep the freedom to do what I want to do, when I want to do it, and not to be answerable to any other power than myself.

That, of course, is a big problem. It is a way to never grow, never change, never become a better person.

Those who accomplish great things in their lives have done so purposefully, working hard at things, developing themselves and the work that is to be done. Of course, we are born helpless and naked into this world, so all we become, all the gifts we have, come from God. Still, He cannot and will not help us if we are not willing in our spirit to give Him an opening.