The Romans originally dedicated this day to their god Janus, the god of gates, doors, and beginnings (Interesting!). After Julius Caesar reformed the widely accepted calendar of the day in 46 BC he was then murdered. The Roman Senate responded to his murder by voting to deify him on the 1st January 42 BC in honor of his life and his newly revamped calendar. The month originally was named after the deity Janus, who had two faces, one looking forward and one looking backward.
A New Year's Resolution is generally a goal someone sets out to accomplish in the coming year. Some examples include resolutions to donate to the poor more often, to become more assertive, or to become more responsible. A key element to a New Year's Resolution that sets it apart from other resolutions is that it is made in anticipation of the New Year, and new beginnings. As Christians, we should understand this whole idea of new beginnings. In Christ, the old things have gone and new things have come. We, in Christ, are all new creations, and each year draws use closer to the coming Lord who will complete our transformation. Each year we close the door of the past year and open the door to the new year. My prayer is that all of our new resolutions would be rooted not who we are but in our Lord and for His glory as we step through the door to a brand new year! I warmly wish all of you a extremely Happy New Year. May God be glorified!
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