Cal Smarna, editor of The Joyful Noiseletter, reminds us that Jesus was no gloomy Messiah. “We know that children were attracted to Jesus, and flocked to be near him. In any age, children are never attracted to melancholy or stern grumps. It was clear that Jesus was the anti-depressant of the early Christians.”
In that joyful and humorous spirit, here are some thoughts about New Year’s resolutions:
Erma Bombeck made several resolutions over the years.
- Not to go to a doctor whose office plants have died.
- Not to follow my husband’s suggestion that I put a little excitement in my life by living within a budget.
- I am going to apply for a hardship scholarship to Weight Watchers.
- Not going to loan my car to anyone I’ve given birth to.
A cabbie once explained why, during the week between Christmas and New Year’s, people actually dread the new year. “The holidays aren’t quite over and I’m already 90 days ahead on my calories and 90 days behind on my bills.”
Wife: Here it is February, and I’ve kept all my New Year’s resolutions!
Husband: Yeah, kept them on a piece of paper in the back of your desk.
Bob: There’s nothing like getting up at 6:00 in the morning, going for a run around the park, and then taking a brisk shower before going off to work!
Bill: How long have you been doing this?
Bob: I’ll begin soon. It was one of my New Year’s resolutions.
A New Year’s Prayer. “ God of joy, grant that we live in a home at peace and in a world at peace. That our awareness includes such things as a baby’s smile, the beauty of sunrises and sunsets, and the miraculous nature of the beating of our own heart. May we be blessed with joy, health, and the love of Christ in 2010, and may we be a blessing in the lives of others. Amen”
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