Thursday, December 31, 2009

2010 'Lord willing's'

because the word 'resolution' smacks so much of self-motivation, self-direction, and self-determination (none of which i have), i won't be doing 'resolutions'. i haven't for years, actually, that i can remember. rather than trying to muster up the gumption to do things and then feel bad when i don't, i'm going to 'fix my eyes on the author and finisher of my faith', and let Him direct my steps.

but i have a few 'Lord willing's floating through my head as the new year approaches.

first off, Lord willing!, i will be ringing in the new year in harp and bowl (worship and prayer) playing piano at an event locally. then i will follow up the countdown by a few hours overnight of more prayer and worship with some people at a different location, as part of a 24 hour prayer effort. talk about a way to dedicate the coming year to God!!! i'm stoked....

a few 2010 Lord-willings:
  • an expensive, exhausting trip to see my counselor sometime this spring hopefully.
  • to read through the Bible this year ...or much of it (half of it is still a success! compared to barely scratching the surface)... probably using this plan/page from this site's many options.
  • find a smaller guitar that does not make my arm go numb when i play...
  • take my class 5 drivers exam (it's hard to believe i've had my novice license for 4 years already! time sure flies....)
  • to not place expectations on myself, and then beat myself up for failing!
um.... that's pretty much it. all i can think of, really. big aspirations, eh? lol.

but He has plans for me that are abundantly beyond what i can even imagine.... how much better is that than anything i could come up with!?!!! :D

#1 for my life, every year, is to grow in God. to know Him more. and, Lord willing, maybe this will even be the year i can go home to see Him!!!!! (i doubt it, but one can always hope!!! LOL)

Clover
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3 comments:

  1. Ruth8:10 a.m.

    Lord willings...i like that!!
    Praying for you this year!!!!

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  2. Darci2:33 p.m.

    I hope your new years celebration/prayer was amazing!

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  3. Lynnie Ha2:42 p.m.

    it was, thank you!
    thanks girls! <3 yas!!!!

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