I've never been much for blogging, but I've recently decided to that it would be a creative outlet for me. I don't feel this is a place for me to vent my most personal feelings or dealings with life, but sometimes it's just nice to share events, feelings, epiphanies, etc in a setting that's a little more than facebook, twitter, and like venues. Sometimes, you just need to write.
2013. Wow. I can't believe that 13 years ago I was getting ready to start high school. If you'd told me 13 years ago that I would be married to a wonderful man, be blessed with a wonderful job, be a homeowner, and live 5 hours away from my hometown and my family, I might would have laughed at you. Now, I've always known that I wouldn't move back to my hometown of Cairo, GA after college. But I truly never expected any of the other things. I was 100% positive that I would be pushing 30 before I would find a job I love and be established in a community, let alone be married and a homeowner. That just goes to show that you can tell God your plans until you're blue in the face, but His plans will still trump yours any day of the week. :)
I feel very blessed to have achieved all of the above activities, however, I am still failing in so many aspects of life. I was saved at 11 years old and was blessed to be raised in a family that taught me that values and faith, both morally and spiritually, mean so much more than always "fitting in". I strayed, like we all do, but I always knew where my roots were grounded...and had the conscience to go with it. I am making strides to improve this area of my life, but still have so far to go. My first resolution this new year is to give God complete control, and trust Him to guide me and my family in all that we do.
Resolutions are made by us all, every year at this time, and we all, for the most part, fail at keeping most or all of these resolutions. Along with my first resolution, I will also make a conscious effort to study the Word. My eyes have really been opened in the last few months to the fact that I can't be the best Christian possible unless I am in God's Word daily. I tried this last year, and failed miserably. I am asking my brothers and sisters in Christ to hold me responsible in completing this goal.
My final resolution is to live a healthy lifestyle. I don't just mean losing weight or trying diet after diet after diet. I am talking about a true lifestyle change. This will include the above mentioned resolutions as well as being physically healthy. I recently purchased the book Made to Crave and really like the way it ties in spiritual health with physical health. Basically, you can't be physically healthy until you are spiritually healthy. This book helps you to be able to accomplish both simultaneously. I am looking forward to the new me.
I would be remiss if I didn't wish everyone a very Happy New Year. I wish you all a year full of blessings, health, happiness, and success.
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