As I look forward to this year, I remembered this painting a friend gave me last year. When I received it I wondered what 2012 would be like. I had my list of resolutions and things that I desired for me and my family. I can say now that some of those things were accomplished, however, I cannot take credit for them. Through a very tough time I have grown closer and more dependent on God. He is the reason I accomplished what I did. I had good days and bad days. The bad ones were worse when I fretted and tried to figure out solutions on my own. I have learned to lean on Him. To trust Him with my every need. When I get frustrated that things are not going well, I realize that I am depending on myself or someone else and I am let down. As I was reading some of the new year messages today, one stuck out to me. The resolution at the top of my list this year is to Truly Love God. That is the first and only one that I need to remember. If I love Him and put Him first in my life the other stuff will take care of itself. I will still have the tough times but I turn to Him in times of sorrow and of joy.
One thing that I do now is talk to Him, A LOT! When I take the dogs out first thing in the morning and look up at the sky and thank Him for another day and for His beautiful creation. How can anyone doubt Elohim when you see the beautiful sunrises and sunsets?
Madalyn and I are doing a study on God's names together. It has been a great time of worship and togetherness for us. I pray that this year she will grow closer to El Elyon, The God Most High, that her feet will be planted firmly on the rock.
Back to my resolutions. They are to get back on track with my healthy eating habits, exercise more (big surprises there huh?!), and to be a better friend, because I am blessed with some wonderful ones. I will not share it all because I know that what God wants me to accomplish I will and what is my desire may not be in line with His will. ("Many are the plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless the Lord's council-that will stand" Proverbs 19:21) So I will Love God, study His Word and continue down the narrow path that He leads me on. 2013, This is the year and what a year it will be!
"Trust Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah" Psalm 62:8
