1. What's one thing you could do this year to increase your enjoyment of God? Spend more time with Him! I think that would increase my enjoyment of Him, greatly!
2. What's the most humanly impossible thing you will ask God to do this year? To give me wisdom to face the day, grace to handle what comes my way and "joy" in my heart, mind and countenance... I wish to live up to my name!
3. What's the single most important thing you could do to improve the quality of your family life this year? I must remember that my children are a GIFT... I want to continue to be surprised by them, proud of them, trust in them and love on them more than ever...
4. In which spiritual discipline do you most want to make progress this year, and what will you do about it? In my worship of Him who sustains me... more than just my times of worship, but my heart of worship, my desire to BE with Him and hear what He has to say to me. I want to learn to shut up and listen... what He has to say is infinitely better than anything that comes out of my mouth...
5. What is the single biggest time-waster in your life, and what will you do about it this year? Sleeping... I would dissolve into sleep and wish my life away in my bed. I want to sleep when I'm meant to, and be UP and involved in my life - I want to spend my time looking for the blessings , rather than focus on the mistakes and heartaches...
6. What is the most helpful new way you could strengthen your church? I want to be present... I want to make attendance important again and I want to be someone that is desiring fellowship. I want to not be afraid to open myself up to new people, new experiences and a new church family.
7. For whose salvation will you pray most fervently this year? I'm going to say my good friend. She has been invaluable to me and her friendship is one of the most important of my life. She has no relationship with God and I continue to pray that He might be revealed in my life and that she will long to know Him and have a relationship with Him.
8. What's the most important way you will, by God's grace, try to make this year different from last year? My attitude. I want my life to reflect the blessings I have been given and to seek the will of the One who knows my path and purpose.
9. What one thing could you do to improve your prayer life this year? Actually PRAY! With my kids, alone, daily and constantly... God has proved that nothing is too small or too big for Him to handle...
10. What single thing that you plan to do this year will matter most in ten years? In eternity? I consider parenting to be my most important and crucial responsibility. As my children grow up and continue to heal , I PRAY most fervently that God will use me to teach them the things they need most... to be honest, unselfish, loving, seeking after God, pure, self controlled and respectful.
Ten answers. Ten questions that have made me think long and hard and reflect on the things that matter in my life, now and to eternity. They have challenged me... I only hope God gives me the strength to abide in Him, trust in Him and allow Him to lead me even when I can't see the path.....
"If you'll hold on to me for dear life," says God,
"I'll get you out of any trouble.
I'll give you the best of care
if you'll only get to know and trust me.
Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times;
I'll rescue you....."
Psalm 91 v. 14 &15
