so this is the new year...

every year we start out with fireworks, some champagne, maybe even a kiss (if you're lucky) at the stroke of midnight on january first. then we wake up after a late night and wonder how can this year be a GREAT year? resolutions are created with new hopes and dreams of a wonderful year of change (maybe even a couple pounds lost ;)).
today at church the message was based around matthew 6:33 which reads
"but seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
and basically the challenge for the new year wasn't to lose weight, save money or go skydiving but to change our priorities around and put the important things first (seek first His kingdom & righteousness) and then all of life will trickle in just fine.
i, myself, am a big worrier and felt challenged today to just let it go and give it all away. this is a difficult challenge for me, i stress and worry even when there is nothing to stress and worry about!
i left today in a state of confusion. i have been re-evaluating my life a lot lately, just wondering if i got off track for what was intended for my life.
so as i begin 2008 i hope that my confusion will subside and everything will be clear and i really think a great way to achieve that is live a life according to matthew 6:33