Feels like a long time since I wrote in here. Now that Logan and Ailsa have moved on to Ohio/Georgia, I can get some major things done.
It is a New Year! And, already it is different. We can drive anywhere we want and walk anywhere we want without boots or snow treads. The last two years I have worn out two sets of cletes on my boots each season. I am LOVING this! I don't agreement from several friends.
Well, I stayed up until midnight on New Year's Eve because I wanted to be sure that 2011 went away. Excessive, I admit, but it was fun.
My desire and commitments for 2012 are some the same, and a few different things. Prudence is one thing I want to develop. Better choices when choosing food is always a favorite. But, this year, I mean it. I find too many things don't like me, even when I eat them anyway. Done with that. For now, of course.
I found a scripture just before the end of December. I Cor. 15: 58 - Amplified version. I want to share it with you, because it just strikes a cord in every area of our life. I have broken it down so it is easier and more impacting. Spend some time looking at each area and making it real for your life and lifestyle.
I made it personal:
Therefore, Shirley - "BE FIRM" - (take firm prudent action about important issues
not only spiritual ones, but personal ones - no wishy washy stuff)
"BE (STEADFAST)" - Diligent, forthright, stable, consistent in your word and actions
"BE IMMOVABLE" - DO NOT let the enemy have access to your life. Do not accept his lies and distractions. Don't get caught up in his illusions/dillusions. Don't let people persuade you to delude the truth of Jesus Christ.
"ALWAYS - ABOUNDING in the work of the Lord." Whether you are a missionary or homemaker, doughnut hole maker, or business owner; get up in the morning, clean-up and dress. Do whatever you do all to the glory of the Lord.
"ALWAYS - BEING superior, ALWAYS excelling - doing more than enough in the service of the Lord. KNOWING and BEING" CONTINUALLY - CONTINUALLY - CONTINUALLY "Aware that your Labor in the Lord is not FUTILE! (It is never wasted OR to No Purpose!"
BE FIRM, BE STEADFAST, BE IMMOVABLE -
ALWAYS - ABOUNDING IN HIS WORK NO MATTER WHAT THAT IS -
ALWAYS BEING SUPERIOR AND EXCELLENT IN WHATEVER YOU DO-
BE AWARE THAT YOUR EFFORTS ARE NEVER FUTILE, AND EVEN IF YOU FEEL THEY ARE NOT GOOD, HE USES EVERYTHING! FOR HIS GOOD.
What a great way to start the year.
Happy New Year, everyone! And let us celebrate, that no matter what we face this year, we face it with the King of Glory.
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