I guess most people would list their adventures and accomplishments. 2016 was not a particularly adventurous year for me. Adventure doesn't seem to come my way, and I haven't had much opportunity to seek it out. The questions stands if the opportunity to go on an "adventure" arises, would I grab at the chance?
Because... to be honest, I've never really been the kind of person to step out of my comfort zone too often. At the end of the day, I like the simplicity of it all. Routine. Home. Family. But I also know that it is from our experiences and the trials that go along with them that we learn important life lessons. I want to be ready should the Lord have an assignment for me to do... and if it will be a growing experience, a lesson I can learn from, then I don't want to hold back.
My greatest desire for this year is to draw closer to the Lord Jesus. I want to be diligent in reading and studying the Word, and seeking His face daily. There is nothing that strengthens me more than to be in His Presence, feeling His peace and laying my burdens down at my Lord's feet.
Too many times we allow life's worries and cares, the everyday routines and schedules, and all the other distractions that are thrown our way (and sometimes, distractions we ourselves seek out) to take priority over the time we should be allotting for communion with the Lord. I am so guilty of this, and I feel its effects. None of us can be overcomers if we don't surrender all our cares to the Lord, who has overcome all things. We can't see positive changes if we don't pray about all things. Scripture instructs us to "pray without ceasing", and we know that the Lord cares for us all.
We need to take everything before the Lord, and ask Him to lead and guide us daily. For it is His desire to help and bless us, to demonstrate His love and care. I don't want to live even one day without surrendering myself to His will and guidance.
"Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?" Matthew 6:26
I want to fall deeper in love with Jesus.
I want to be filled with His love, to overflowing, and demonstrate this love to those around me.
I want people to know I'm a Christian by my actions.
I want my life to be a blessing.
I want to be a willing, living, vessel for the Lord to use in His service.
I just want this new year to be a year of positive change, and spiritual growth. For myself and for my loved ones.
Lord, have your way!
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