Tuesday, January 1, 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

As the new year rolls around, many people make resolutions.  I am no different but I want to make changes that are realistic and beneficial!  So, I am not really saying they are resolutions, just things that I am wanting to change!!!  This list will probably change too!  I have one friend, who adopts a word for the year.  I am not sure what all that entails for her...but, I like the idea.  As I read what her word was, I was struck that I too might like to choose a word for the year....so here it is .    DISCIPLINE.

This word has a negative connotation often but really, it is a good word and good for me to focus on.  I am trying to be disciplined in being in the Word every day.....even if it is for 10 min, it is my life breath and it is a joy!  I also am trying to be more disciplined with my eating.  I have lost a little weight and would like to press on to lose a little more and keep it off!  I also want to be disciplined in my discipline of my kids.  I want to discipline myself to finish a few projects that I have started.  I want to discipline myself to be a better friend.  I am always excited to see what the new year will bring, I love an adventure!  I also want to be disciplined to finish reading 2 books that I have started.  Both good and edifying books so it should not be hard .....the discipline comes in because I just need to put my computer down and pick up the book and also I need to not let the books take the place of real fellowship in the Word.

I am blessed.  2012 was not easy but it was not hard either.  I have many friends and family who faced hardships in the last year and I am so thankful that I have seen God sustain them.  I am encouraged by the thought of "newness" so, welcome 2013 and may I be found faithful and disciplined!

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