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Ah it’s that time on Dec. 31st where everyone reflects on the past year and gets excited for the next. I like watching people get pumped for their future and put their dreams into action. I like that January 1st feels like a clean slate. For me 2012 feels good. 2009 a lot of junk and changed happened (which I do not handle well) I graduated high school, my brother moved away, my friend died, a big breakup happened, my circle of friends completely changed, etc. I spent 2010 and the majority of 2011 dealing with all that happened. Even though I wouldn’t take back all I learned in those dark times, I feel like the cloud has been lifted and I am ready to live
Now I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions, not that there is anything wrong with them it just isn’t great for me. I have these great expectations and pressure on myself and when I don’t end up doing them, I want to write failure on my forehead. and I know this is common for alot of people. If you ask someone in April how that resolution is going they probably can’t even remember what they resolved to do. So why set myself up for that disappointment? Now that doesn’t mean that there aren’t things I want to do or improve on. In fact, I think I should continually be looking at myself and seeing what changes I can make. That is apart of growth and growth is good! But I think this should be done all year and not just go crazy on January 1st. There are so many things I want to work on :
Be more organized ( I have been called a hoarder too many times)
Stop biting my nails
Be wiser with my money
Be healthier
Be a better businesswoman
Make more time for friends
Stop losing so many bobby pins
Read more & watch less tv
Visit my grandma more
These are all things that I want to work on this year and every year. But I don’t want to make them resolutions and make it an all or nothing situation.
There is one thing I want my 2012 to be about: Jesus. I want this day. week, year of the rest of my life to be completely dedicated to my Savior. and to Him I owe every part of my life. I want to be joy filled and give glory in all that I do. I want the cross to be a central part of my life. The gospel and Jesus Christ is everything. Jesus died on the cross for me and I am completely forgiven and clean.Nothing else matters and I am going to live my life like that. Jesus give me purpose, freedom, and love that cannot be found anywhere else. I am in a season of growth and alot of learning about my King and I am excited. I am no idea what will happen this year but I my hands are open and my lips say “Your will be done in me ”
“Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will.” Jonathan Edwards
“The cross before me the world behind. No turning back, raise a banner high. Its not for me, its all for You.” Here is to 2012. Let us live in love and may our hearts be on fire for His kingdom
