A friend asked me what my resolutions were, you know things I want to do better or different in this new year.
Well, this is what I want in 2009....more of Him, less of me!! More of His Spirit, daily empowering me to live His way.
Less of the self centered and fearful and prideful me, more depth of Trusting in His ways and words. Believing Him more, being renewed and transformed in my mind, being washed in the water of His word.
in the daily....I want to know how to pray. Reading a book right now by Andrew Murray (1800's)....sooooooo powerful...about learning how to pray. Being a true intercessor, of power and of expecting results through faith. Teach me to pray this year, Lord! Your kingdom come, through my prayer, on earth as it is in heaven.
in the daily...eat less food, better food. not think about food so much. You know, just careless eating and sometimes purposeful eating to feel better. Being filled up with Him. Putting into practice that which I know in my head, but have long since walked out. eating better, feeling better.
in the daily....being home more to be a homemaker. I am so easily distracted and caught up in doing. running to target. busy. and then my house explodes...and I am stressed. I want to manage my life better in the daily. laundry, good meals for family, being available for my kids, time to sit and chat. not distracted. I have to choose to be home more (saying no to things i WANT to do!!)... in order to do these things. Fighting the flesh of wanting to go, be somewhere else...and choose to be home. Seeking Him for what I am supposed to be involved in...can't do it all, Lord, what do you want me to do??
in the daily....exercise. so i have a stress release in my life. so i feel better. and maybe squeeze into my jeans that lately have been looking at me funny when i pull them out of the drawer, shaking their head and saying, "nice try"!!! To take better care of my temple.
in the daily....more consistent discipline with homeschool. It's hard to not feel like I am not doing all that I could/should be doing. Most home school moms struggle with this feeling.
Like other things, the things that are temporary distract me from that which is eternal and most important!!
in the daily...loving my husband with the love of the Father. Seeing my role in his life as a true help mate. and sacrificing to make that happen. And, watching God raise him up to all that He has for him to be!
in the daily....the Lord gave me a specific phrase a few months back that I want to live out better this year.
"Invest deeply in the lives of others, with a grateful heart and without fear, expectations, or control" These last 3 things can quickly steal the joy and true love of loving others well. By God's grace.
just a few things that come to mind....how about you??
