I must extend a warm "Thank You" from my heart to all of you who take the time to read these posts. I appreciate your comments and words of encouragement! This blog is now one year old and I hope to keep writing for many more!
Since it's the time to make New Year's Resolutions, may I offer a bit of advice? Keep them simple, doable and smart.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths...Honor the Lord with your wealth...Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due..." Proverbs 3
Whatever your heart's desires are for this new year, make a simple plan to pray about them, commit them to God, and then listen to his words and wisdom for your life. Small permanent steps in the right direction are always better than grand bursts of effort that don't last. I love how Proverbs lays out simple truths for how to live. God loves us so much that he doesn't leave us in the dark about how to navigate life on earth. I've quoted just a few nuggets of wisdom from this great book. My heart has been comforted innumerable times from the wisdom I found there.
So, make plans to be healthier, exercise regularly, work on relationships, be generous...but make those changes small and from the heart. They will probably last!
thank you! I'm sitting here thinking/planning about the New Year, and I definitely needed your thoughts as I plan. Simple, doable and with the Lord's kind and gentle guidance.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy. I look forward to hearing about how God works in your life this coming year!
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