And the rest will follow

When I graduated from college and was starting my career, I remember my dad’s advice: “Do what you love, and the money will follow.” It has been 16 years since he first said that to me. Get the first part right, and the rest will come. Here I am, facing a new year, full of hope about progressing in my career, about doing what I love. Many of us have thought of New Year’s resolutions. Oftentimes it means getting in shape, eating better, or committing to some such personal agenda that will make us better for ourselves, but not with others in mind. For me, I think a new job would be fantastic (insert your desired New Year’s Gift-to-Yourself here.)

But what did Jesus say was most important?

It is so easy to get lost in the noise of the world. We work; we sit in traffic, run errands, rush to appointments, and fulfill obligations. Life is filled with noise. Find a quiet space for a few moments each day. No noise. This should be your time with God.

As we immerse ourselves in Following Christ, we should be serious about our intent to do what Jesus said was most important: to love God. Love God, and the rest will follow. If we get the first part right, the rest will fall into its rightful place. Life is noisy. But it’s a new year, a chance to start fresh, every day. 

- Written by: Susan Eick