That's the exciting thing about difficulties and challenges, we believe that we are not alone. Based on that I can go into 2009 with great expectations, which by the way is another book i want to read again.
I don't make new years resolutions for many reasons. I do like to make plans for the year. I want to be healthier, I want to challenge my mind, primarily by reading. I want to read more of the classics for example the works of: Steinbeck, Hemingway, Dickens and C.S Lewis. I also want to read more poetry. It is my intention to read through the bible again this year, this time my plan is to read it chronologically. I want to drink deep of the fountains of spiritual knowledge as well as being quiet and listening once in a while too.
Most importantly I want to be kind, not just to the ones I love, but to all people. I want to be forgiving and I want to dispense grace, not the before meal prayer, but the behaviour that places others before myself and extend to them that which has been extended to me. I want to seek to understand, rather than getting my point across. I want to stand for what is right and stand against that which is wrong while still demonstrating love.
I know that by seeking to do this, I will have opportunities that will challenge me to act in ways that match these values. I wanted to learn patience this past year and had many different circumstances placed before me to teach me patience.
Whatever this year has for me, I am ready and not alone, for He is "with us".
As always, I will keep you posted on my progress. Much like the Pilgrim in Pilgrims Progress, I will press on to the goal as I trust Him for direction and guidance in my life.
Happy New Year, indeed!
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