Change has been the roaring theme of my life recently, and I'd like my resolutions for this month to reflect that. I don't want to be a person who is constantly freaking out about things that don't truly matter. Instead, I'd like to bring all of my focus to what matters the most: love. Loving God, and loving my neighbors as much as I love myself (which of course implies that I have some self-love and respect).
So please do not be surprised that my resolutions have been cut down to the size of a fingernail in comparison to the norm. My goal is to simplify my life to a point where God has plenty of room to work. :)
1. Adapt to changes, even when they're uncomfortable.
2. Keep things as simple as possible--don't add, reduce.
3. Maintain self-respect...without pride or vanity.
4. Love Thy Neighbor: be merciful, kind, respectful, and generous to everyone around you, as well as obedient to your leaders.
5. Love the Lord with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
These 5 resolutions are not only my resolutions for this month, but 5 things that I intend to grow in myself as I live the rest of my life in Christ.
Not only do I want myself to grow in these areas, but I hope that you may find them helpful in your own life as well.
Here's to the season of change!
Question for the Reader: What season of life do you find yourself in?
"Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding; he reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him. To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you, for you have made known to us the king's matter." --Daniel 2:20b-23
this is a great idea, hayley. you're so wise. :) <3
ReplyDeleteas for the season of life that I'm in, I'd say it could be described by one word: contentment. (or a need for contentment.) :D
Thanks, I thought it was a better idea to implement this instead of the normal tradition in the past few months.
DeleteA need for contentment is something that I've been having the challenge with as well. Remember that without God, we have nothing, and since we have Him, our perspective should be to come to Him ultimately grateful for His presence. I hope that helps. :)
Hi Hayley! I just wanted to let you know I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. You can check out more details on my blog! :)
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