I Am Resolved

"Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland." Isa 43: 18-19

I resolve to choose God: to follow as He leads, where He leads, and when He leads.

I would make my days joyous even when clouds obscure the sun's bright shining—joyous with the joy born not of earthy things or possessions but of divine relationship.

I would fill every day with purposeful endeavor—not for selfish ends, but for sacred accomplishments.

I would live for others—for their physical and spiritual welfare.

I would aim to be great according to Christ's measure—"He that would be great among you let him be servant of all."

I would aim to adjust myself to whatever circumstances may surround me, and not try to adjust everything to my desires.

I would maintain my faith in my fellowman, and endeavor to keep sweet in spite of ingratitude, treachery, or meanness.

I would keep my heart clean—unscarred by dishonesty, littleness, or selfishness.

I would gain new visions of God—new visions of His truth, His justice, His holiness, His hatred for sin, His undying love for man.

I would be a cup of strength to suffering souls, a voice to straying souls, a helping hand to faltering souls.


-O. G. Wilson "The Wesleyan Methodist 1959"