I am sitting here reflecting on the year that is about to pass, and the new year to come. I only have 7 1/2 hours of 2010 left. I always can't believe how fast a year went by. I hope I can really savor 2011 and not feel like it went by so fast. I am listening to Michael W. Smith's song, "My Place in This World" on my little player at the bottom of the page, and I think knowing God has me here in this place, at this time, helps me a lot.
I don't know what I would do if I didn't know Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. I want to lean on, trust in, and rely on Him for each day I live. So, He is my reason to live and exist. I want to thank Him for all the blessings and directions he provided for me last year. All of my blended children and grandchildren and healthy and strong today. I have an awesome husband, Ron, who loves me with all his heart, but loves Jesus more. I live in a wonderful, warm, state - Texas. I have a sweet church to attend and serve Him.
In 2011, I am going to count my blessings often. I am going to spend more time with Jesus, and hide more verses in my heart. I am going to exercise and take care of my body more. I think the one word for next year will by SIMPLIFY. Make the MAIN thing the MAIN thing - knowing Jesus and loving those around me. De-clutter my environment. Little baby steps to each thing. Live more of a stress-free life.
Well, that is what is on my mind today. What is on your mind at the end of another year? Post your thoughts for us to read.
Carrie @ comfortedbyGod.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThank you for following me...now ive found your great blog! I have some spiritual goals this year too. I just worked on that today in fact. I think the main one is memorizing Bible verses. Im not good at this but know that is deficient in my walk with Christ. Have a great week.
Thank you Carrie for commenting. I am so glad we are both wanting to memorize more verses. I will follow your blog and try to memorize your verses along with mine. Psalm 120:1...I just looked it up and I'm working on it.
ReplyDeletei need to simplify too, mary. such a great focus for this year! my life -- my thoughts -- my heart -- all feel very cluttered... sigh... looking forward to learning how to simplify as i watch your journey unfold...
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