Speaking of Worry.
I have made my New Years Resolution already. If you know me, I NEVER make these. I think they are highly disappointing, and usually setting yourself up for failure.
I have decided that ONCE again I need to do some self examinations on my heart. I am failing miserably at certain areas of my life. I am annoyed with myself and my behaviors. I am ready for a new year and a new attitude. And the only one that will change it is ME.
So, for the year of 2012 I have the following list.1. Keep my mouth shut on certain topics.
I am NOT the expert or ever should claim to be. I am a sinner and all of the above. Only because of Christ I am forgiven. He wants me to depend on him, not my own crazy coping skills. Its all about "Peace, Love and Happiness" this year. My head is going in the clouds. 2. Not feel obligated.
For years I have had a hard time saying NO. Is it because I do not want people to think badly of me? Or is it because I want everyone to not be disappointed? alittle of both. But the year of 2012 is the NO year. :)
3. Quit worrying.I am a pessimist. Its my hugest flaw for sure. I always worry about the worst case scenario. In my eyes its just always been a way to prepare for the worst.. How about preparing for the BEST God has for me? theres an idea.
4. Live for the DayI am a planner. You would never guess it because my life is always chaotic and crazy. I feel like I am always running in circles. But I have a hard time living in the moment. Usually it is living in the past, or looking WAY far to the future. Today I am living for today.
5. Eat, Pray, LoveIts my Motto this year.
On another note my daughter celebrated her birthday. It was a fabulous night. It really got me in the Christmas spirit. heres a picture from the festivities.
3 comments:
Good list - hard list...especially that 'keep my mouth shut' one - but I'm sure you can pull it off...it really is in the dailyness of it all that makes it come together...one day at a time - after about 365 of those I'm sure you'll have it all figured out!
There's a sweet old song that fits here {but it really needs to be sung with a bit of a hick-twang}...
One day at a time, sweet Jesus
That's all I'm asking from you.
Just give me the strength
To do everyday what I have to do.
Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus
And tomorrow may never be mine.
Lord help me today, show me the way ~One day at a time.
Love you friend!
haha I just like how your giving yourself a whole year to start. 2012? What about 2011. haha
Keeping ones mouth shut to me is never a good idea; learning how to state what you think in a non threatening way is how I try to speak. You should never stop thinking and expressing. (my opinion only)
Live each day for Jesus and the rest will sort itself out. The mouth is such a hard thing to tame but that just makes it a long slow work. It is fun to say yes when it is not out of obligation but just out of the love of serving. I have said yes both ways and the serving one is so much better. Obligation is always work or someone having power over you that they shouldn't. Service is joy. Loved the list and I'll pray for you when I think of you, which is often, that you will find joy in your year!
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