(2 Corinthians 3:18)

Many of us have the habit of making new year resolutions every year and very soon we get discouraged for we are unable to reach many of the goals set.

One main reason may be that we strive in our own efforts rather than drawing our strength from the Lord. Another reason may be that we prepare a long list and ultimately fail to carry out all our decisions. So, let us focus on a single goal and cooperate with God and draw upon His help and guidance.

A few years back we went to Kodaikanal, a hill station in India, where our two daughters tried a peculiar bicycle ride. It was a tandem bicycle designed to function efficiently when two people cooperate and pedal together. Even if one fails to pedal properly both of them would lose the balance and fall down. Initially the girls tried but fell down.

Slowly they learnt to cooperate with each other and they had a good time of fun. This incident can also teach us a good spiritual lesson. In our life’s journey if we combine our human efforts with God’s strength and guidance, our journey will be smooth. But when we try to have our own way, we end up with problems and ultimately get slowed down in our spiritual growth.

So dear friends, let us join hands with our Lord in everything right from making our choices everyday till taking major decisions. Let us follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Let us pedal together with God, cooperate with Him and allow Him to teach His way day-by-day and month by month throughout the whole year. As we do so, we will increasingly be aware of His presence in our lives and we will be transformed in His likeness moment by moment. Hallelujah!