Archive for January, 2010

Happy New Year!

We promise to do the most good.

According to Wikipedia New Year’s resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year’s Day. Some examples include resolutions to donate to the poor more often, to become more assertive, or to become more environmentally responsible.

I usually start the New Year with at least a few resolutions. It’s only when I’m honest with myself about the bad habits or attitudes that I’d like to change, along with a deep-down commitment to making the change, that I have any degree of success. I need to keep revisiting my resolutions . . .it helps to keep me on track.

I thought January is a good time for us to revisit The Salvation Army’s promise to serve and do the most good.  Keeping this inspiring message fresh in our mind  may help us align our sights for our journey through 2010.

I am doing the most good.

I am hope.

I am compassion.

I am strength.

I am faith.

I am doing the most good.

I serve a community.

A region.

A nation.

A world.

I serve heroes.

I serve victims.

I serve a sovereign God.

I am doing the mot good.

I am an Army.

Drafted by the Creator.

Commissioned by a man who defied death.

My enemies are despair and destruction.

My ammunition is grace and mercy.

My allies are generosity and benevolence.

I am an Army.

Helping others be all they can be.

I am doing the most good.

I feed empty stomachs and hungry souls.

I rebuild ruined homes and shattered lives.

I am a willing listener for a veteran with stories to tell.

I am a bottled water and an encouraging smile for a weary firefighter.

I am an answered prayer.

A silver lining.

A second chance.

I am doing the most good.

I am a humble steward of other people’s generosity.

I am a grateful courier of a stranger’s kindness.

I am the faithful executor of others’ goodwill.

I take my responsibility seriously.

I am blessed.

I am a blessing.

I am The Salvation Army.

I am doing the most good.