Proverbial New Year's resolutions come in the forms of weight loss, organization, fitness, etc.. I am not a big fan of resolutions as I often have trouble keeping any of them. I've even gone as far as setting an alternative "start date" to see if that'll help. But, I seem to always fall short. Or too long. Or whatever the alternative to my resolution may be. Nevertheless, I am giving it another whack. One I believe is attainable. Not on my own doing. But with the Grace of God. I want to become less. Not weigh less—although that would be great—but become egoless, selfless, othersmore, others-serving, unconditionally others-loving.
According to Merriam Webster, "ego" is defined as : the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world.
Ego as a default will rear its ugly head in the form of pride, self-indulgence, sarcasm, cynicism, etc.. However it all to often shows its uglier side with piety, sack cloth, closed ears, non-grace and holier than thouness.
Matthew 6:16-18 states "When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
My intention (though my intentions sometimes go the way of my resolutions) is to examine some of these "self" words mentioned above. This I believe will be a good exercise for me—as lessening my Ego/Self is always a major struggle.
My prayer for this year is Less of me. More of Thee. As I state in my blog bio "May any words in here about me, never be about "me"." I hope this holds true. Let me know if you see otherwise.
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