A New Year!

Hello,

My name is Brenda Keller. I love to study the bible, and many times I write thoughts down and then never share them. So if anyone is interested, they will be in my blog.

I was glad to see the end of 2009. At the end of each year, I try to review them, and ask myself, "What accomplishments did I make, and where did I fail ?" It didn't take me long to remember my failures, since some of them still hurt. Mistakes are a good thing for us to remember if we learn from them. I am also greatful to my Lord Jesus Christ, who does not see my sin once I repent.

So after looking at 2009, I've asked myself "How can I make the New Year different?" I've decided to take a long look at the men and women of the Bible who accomplished God's will for there life and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I will strive to do the same.

As I was reading the 1st Chapter of Acts I saw where Jesus' disciples decided to choose a man to replace Judas. They thought that he should be a man who had been with them since the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Acts 1:23 says that they appointed two men, Joseph, called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. Then they prayed and asked the Lord to choose one of them, and when they cast lots, they fell on Matthias and he became the 12th disciple.

Wow, I can only imagine the feelings that Matthias had knowing that he was chosen by Lord to be his disciple. The other disciples were chosen by Jesus for what they could be, because they knew nothing about him, but Matthias was chosen for who he was in Christ. Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

It is my desire for 2010, to search the scriptures and learn the characteristics of those who the Lord had chosen. As I do this, I will yield myself to the Holy Spirit to make the necessary changes.
Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.