Here we go..another Happy New Year's day. I am one of the very fortunate ones who always has plently of time to give this resolution "thing" thought because I get to enjoy a teacher's Christmas vacation. As I contemplate all the things wrong with me that I need to fix, my weight, my health, my housecleaning, among other areas, my heart really cries out for something much more. Not that I couldn't use some work personally, but deep inside my true desire is to live a life that matters. This past year has been one of many changes for me, many of which were good opportutnies and even promotions. I have lived long enough to know, however, that some "good things" aren't always the things God has planned for us. I've also come to understand that I need to be in the center of God's Will to be truly fulfilled. For me, it's sorta like the difference in a diet soda and the "real thing." I can tolerate the low-calorie drink for a while, but what I really want is the "real stuff."
This year I would like to be able to truly "hear the voice of God" in a way that allows me to know clearly his plan. I love how God makes it real clear to Jeremiah in chapter 1, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." How cool is that!! We were known and planned by God. This year I want to get to the place that Jeremiah found himself after walking with God. In Jeremiah 10:23 "I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps." Wow, does that mean I could actually miss it if I try to plan my own way?
This year I have decided that while I'm going to continue to try to be wise and take care of myself, be kinder, and more thoughtful, I want to focus my attention on God's plan for my life.
I want to know what God is doing and align myself with His plan. Using the Israelites as an example, "In spite of all this, (God's provisions), they kept on sinning; in spite of his wonders, they did not believe. So he ended their days in futility and their years in terror." Ps. 78:32-33.
This is not the epitaph I want inscribed upon my tombstone. Instead, my desire is for generations to come to be able to to stand upon the legacy that "She was a woman of faith, who knew God, and fulfilled her call according to the Father's plan for her generation.
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Theresa, how precious, Thankfully this life is not what it is all about. But our life here does matter to us and we try to the best as we are waiting for our eternal home. Blessing to you and your family, you are Loved. Debra
ReplyDeleteThanks for being so transparent in your post. Many times when I go through a difficult situation, I don't want anyone else to know so they won't see that I've messed up again. As I write this, I know that many, many times God allows those "mess ups" in order to get me back to where I need to be; totally dependent upon Him. I love you and am so thankful for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you friends for your comments. This blog has been something I felt God had placed in my heart for a couple of years. I am so excited to begin, trying to listen to the voice of God, and be obedient. Since much of what we have gone through as a family has been so public, we have not been hindered by the "safety of secrecy." Therefore, hopefully, it helps someone. I am looking forward to the journey..Be Blessed..
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