So here is my opinion on this matter: It is to your advantage, since you made a good start last year both in your giving and your desire to give, to finish what you started, so that just as you wanted to do it eagerly, you can also complete it according to your means. ~2 Corinthians 8:10-11 (NET)
With the New Year right around the corner a lot of us may be wondering what our New Year’s resolution will be while others may have resolved against resolutions. Whichever group you're in you, now is the time to reflect on your choice and determine if you have made the best choice possible according to your faith.
After reading the verse above you may be wondering, how we got from giving to resolutions. We know that Christmas tends to bring out the giving spirit in most people, but as Christians we are instructed to lead our entire life in service (Galatians 5:13). So for those of us with resolutions, we need to be sure they are more than just selfish desires. This doesn't mean we can't resolve to save more money, for example, it just means our motivation should be more like becoming a better tither than buying a new car. For those of us without a resolution, you may want to reconsider as it could be a good way to jump start your giving if you’ve been slacking in that department. If you haven’t been slacking, then simply need to keep up the good work! You may not need a resolution at all.
Whether we decide on a resolution or decide against one, we still have to remember to serve with eagerness. There's no easier way to fail at anything than by doing it half-heartedly. So pick a goal that really means something to you, not something you feel you should do or need to do. Then develop the faith you need to see it through to the end. Read your word and find motivational verses to keep with you. Talk to friends to see if you can team up. And, of course, pray! A resolution is a good start to any year but remember it's just a start. It takes work to see it through.
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