Is there anything that needs to change in your life this next year? When you feel stuck and the place you have found yourself is "safe"- it means you need to ask yourself a straight forward question. It is simply this: What are you going to do about it? How long have you been complaining about it? How many people have heard the same old story of what you should really do?

Why not make this the year you are going to do something about it? If you knew you would not fail, would you do it? Is it right? Will you be hurting someone? Is it what is best for you? Is it important? These are just a few questions for you to consider. Grab your journal and think about the fears that may be keeping you stuck. The best way to bring about change is to admit our fears-name them even!

You have to begin somewhere to bring about change. So where do you start? You have to be committed if you are going to be successful. Quitting is not going to get you there. Perhaps you can ask yourself what do I need to start? I remember when I wanted to lose ten pounds ( and sadly, need to again!) I had to get rid of the food that is bad for me, fill my fridge with the good stuff. Decide baking was off limits. I joined Weight Watchers and worked at my goal- One day at a time, one bite at a time until I reached my goal. Was it fun? No not really, but it was worth it. Now I need to decide am I willing to do the hard work to achieve it again?

How about you? What are you going to do differently this next year? It is so easy to just stay the same. Life is short my friend. We have today and we are not sure what the future holds. Don't keep putting off that important change. No one can do it for you.

God promises to help us. He cares for us- but that does not mean we are not taking the first step. We are never alone. He gives courage to us when we ask. If you lack wisdom, He promises that also. If you lack strength, He can give you what you need for today. I wish for you a great New Year, with new adventures and obstacles overcome!