New Year's Resolution

I came across the following in one of my readings.  I didn't note where I had made a copy of it, when I did so.  So I can't credit the original author.  My apologies for that and all due credit to whomever came up with this.  I did think it kind of funny and shared it with my congregation last week.

At the beginning of the new year, it is traditional that we make resolutions.  Resolutions are promises concerning things we will try to accomplish in the year to come.  Usually, they have to do with losing weight or something like that.  A wise man once made a list of resolutions that I want to share with you today.  I believe that they are resolutions that will help to insure that we will have a happy and prosperous New Year.

In the New Year, be sure to: LIE, CHEAT, DRINK, SWEAR and STEAL more than you did last year. 

LIE back and relax just a little more this new year.  Let a little more life happen to you without so much worry.

CHEAT failure.  Don't be afraid to try something new because you think you may fail.  It is through failure that we learn the most valuable lessons.

DRINK from the fountain of knowledge.  Many people around you have already been down roads you are about to travel.  Learn from mistakes they have made.  Take what they have learned and use it.

SWEAR to do your best.  All the time, in every situation.  That is all anybody will ever ask.

STEAL a little time for God.  Everyday take a little more time to develop your relationship with God.

So, if you lie, cheat, drink, swear and steal just a little more in the next year, you will have a profitable and enjoyable year ahead!  God bless you in the New Year and may our words, our actions, our thoughts, and our very being be pleasing to God.