This time of the year seems to be enjoyable because of the strong possibility of a break in normal schedule and a less amount of tasks to be completed before the start of the new year. This down time frees up your mind to think freely and usually results in some self-reflection and life direction. The result of this time for a believer should be joyful, because of our reflection on what God has done through us with our faith as well as producing excitement in us to experience where He will takes us.

Psychology calls this thought process Self-Awareness Theory, This definition has been around for several decades. This theory is not just the ability of being aware of your surroundings, but thinking objectively about yourself and discerning whether you are meeting the standard you hold yourself to. Secondly it challenges us to ask ourselves how we can perform better according to the standard.

One thing we need to be aware of concerning this theory is that we experience this thought process all the time. It’s not just an end of the year feeling, but it is a part of human DNA. As believers this theory is experienced and the standard is known by putting God’s Word in front of us daily. In Proverbs 28 Solomon expressed the thought of a standard contrasted between one who keeps the law and one who chooses evil. As we keep His law we will experience the promises found in God’s Word, like Prov. 28:20 “A faithful man will abound with blessings.”

Pray for your life to be strengthened and lead by your faith in God and His Word to produce your blessings. Rather than the outcome of the wordly standard that ignores God’s laws and way of life.