New Year resolutions are words in the past. At least for me. I refuse to resolve. Because I don't . I make great goals and lists. And I am hard core about it for a few weeks. Then, the expected, I fall flat on my face and refuse to pick myself up and try. So, I have chosen the easy way and choose not to resolve.
This year, again I was strong and did not waver to all the buzz around New Year resolutions, SMART goals, baby goals. But then I heard somewhere, to ask yourself 2 questions. I can do that, as long as I don't have to make goals and make myself a better person.
What worked last year?
What didn't work last year ?
I had no idea. I had no idea. Did I just type that again?
I just sailed across last year, passing along. I wasn't working on achieving anything, just surviving day to day. Doing what needed to be done. Mind you, I was happy and we were blessed in many ways. But what did I achieve? Staying happy and being grateful, of course. But just the thought of passing along, seemed a bit out of place.
I like the thought of asking God what I need to focus on this year. What do You need me to do ? How do You want me to grow? Am I approaching Your perfect plan? Warmer? Cold? It would have been great to hear back clear audible answers. You tell me and I will obey. As that slips out, I track back and think, what if He asks me to do something difficult, takes something away? Of course, if He asks , He will provide and give me power along the way(first sermon from Bill Hybel, Willow Creek this year).Everything that I have comes from Him. I know the theory, but am I ready for the practical.
Usually, this conversation in my mind, that I type out takes a few minutes, but it is usually on slow play and drags throughout the year. And then its time to think the same thing again next year.
I think I am getting tired of just sailing. I am grateful, my family and I have been blessed beyond and more. But......
So, here I am after stumbling on One Word 365 , and praying about it, confirming with various other things, God wants me to PURSUE.
PURSUE
MY FAMILY
HEALTHY LIVING
FOR HIM
WRITING
a long list ,I know
As One Word 365 says:
Choose just one word.
One word that sums up who you want to be or how you want to live. One word that you can focus on every day, all year long.
It will take intentionality and commitment, but if you let it, your one word will shape not only your year, but also you. It will become the compass that directs your decisions and guides your steps.
Discover the big impact one word can make.
One word. 365 days. A changed life.
A sense of "pursuing" in everything I do.Hopefully, I will, with God's help, work towards it, and try to write about it.
PURSUE: to try to get or do (something) over a period of time
This year, again I was strong and did not waver to all the buzz around New Year resolutions, SMART goals, baby goals. But then I heard somewhere, to ask yourself 2 questions. I can do that, as long as I don't have to make goals and make myself a better person.
What worked last year?
What didn't work last year ?
I had no idea. I had no idea. Did I just type that again?
I just sailed across last year, passing along. I wasn't working on achieving anything, just surviving day to day. Doing what needed to be done. Mind you, I was happy and we were blessed in many ways. But what did I achieve? Staying happy and being grateful, of course. But just the thought of passing along, seemed a bit out of place.
I like the thought of asking God what I need to focus on this year. What do You need me to do ? How do You want me to grow? Am I approaching Your perfect plan? Warmer? Cold? It would have been great to hear back clear audible answers. You tell me and I will obey. As that slips out, I track back and think, what if He asks me to do something difficult, takes something away? Of course, if He asks , He will provide and give me power along the way(first sermon from Bill Hybel, Willow Creek this year).Everything that I have comes from Him. I know the theory, but am I ready for the practical.
Usually, this conversation in my mind, that I type out takes a few minutes, but it is usually on slow play and drags throughout the year. And then its time to think the same thing again next year.
So, here I am after stumbling on One Word 365 , and praying about it, confirming with various other things, God wants me to PURSUE.
PURSUE
MY FAMILY
HEALTHY LIVING
FOR HIM
WRITING
a long list ,I know
As One Word 365 says:
Choose just one word.
One word that sums up who you want to be or how you want to live. One word that you can focus on every day, all year long.
It will take intentionality and commitment, but if you let it, your one word will shape not only your year, but also you. It will become the compass that directs your decisions and guides your steps.
Discover the big impact one word can make.
One word. 365 days. A changed life.
A sense of "pursuing" in everything I do.Hopefully, I will, with God's help, work towards it, and try to write about it.
PURSUE: to try to get or do (something) over a period of time
: to be involved in (an activity)
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