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I want to do things differently in 2010.

I want to laugh more.

I want to eat less beef.

I want to take a few more naps.

I want to let go of some fear.

I want to replace some of that fear with faith.

I want to memorize scripture.

I want to discipline my children out of love…not anger.

I want to read things by Emerson and Erma Bombeck.

I want to pray more.

I want to blog more often.

I want to go on a lot more dates with my husband.

I want to worry less.

I want to trust a little more.

I want to learn how to write well.

I want to see my Texans more often.

I want my Christmas decorations to be taken down before Valentine’s Day.

I want to help people.

I want to take more pictures.

I want to take some cooking classes.

I want to read to my kids more often.

I want to be a part of some Bible studies.

I want to chill out and calm down.

I want to have people over for dinner.

I want to stick to a workout plan.

I want to run a 5k.

I want to keep things organized.

I want to stop being so critical.

I want my Mom’s 50th bday to be special.

I want to grow watermelons in my backyard.

I want to sew.

I want to cut more coupons.

I want to be a good aunt to my nephew arriving in May.

I want to hang out with my girlfriends more often.

I want to eat less sugar.

I want to serve.

I want to be a little more optimistic.

I want to be spontaneous.

I want to hike.

I want to be patient.

I want to doubt less.

I want to be a doer. Not just a dreamer.

I want to get involved.

I want to follow through with things.

I want to be less intimidated.

I want to lift weights more often.

I want to stop being so indecisive.

I want to take better care of my vehicle.

I want to travel.

I want to learn.

Y’all, I just want to do life better. I was thinking and praying this morning about what I should change in 2010. What I should focus on. What I should let go of. What I should pursue. And there are SO many things. Soooooo many. I could have made a million new years resolutions today – there’s a lot I need to work on. But making lots of resolutions and stuff would have been super daunting (and not to mention, unrealistic). So instead, I prayed a simple prayer:

Lord, give me inklings. Give me discernment and wisdom about what YOU want for me to work on in 2010.
 
A part of me feels calm and comforted by praying that prayer. But to be honest, a part of me gets scared. A part of me has a very hard time giving up control and trusting that He knows what’s best. Maybe it’s because I tend to be a doubter. Maybe it’s because I like to be the boss. I don’t know. But today….January 1st….I prayed a weak and meek little prayer to a big and capable God. And that’s a start, friends. Don’t ya think?

Happy New Year’s, Sweet Ones 🙂 Blessings to you in 2010!

This Post Has 4 Comments

  1. Sandy

    We are so much alike.

    🙂

    Sandy

  2. Stephanie

    Kate you are a beautiful person, I love reading your posts especially this one!

  3. JottinMama

    Oh Debbie! Your comment….just brings me peace 🙂

    I think you are awesome!

    Thank you!

    Hugs,
    Kate 🙂

  4. Debbie

    Oh my sweet friend, control is something I've wrestled with over many years. When you come from a place where people have let you down, it's hard to be very trustful.

    But God …is so trustworthy. He created you and knows you intimately. Every hair on your head is numbered. He knows what your innermost desires are. And He knows what's best for you. Not the good things but the best things. He planned them for you and gave you certain abilities and talents to fulfill His purposes in your life. He will use you.

    All you need to do is allow Him. Lay it all down before Him. And then trust Him to guide you. Read His Word and then stop and listen. Sometimes a verse will jump out or you just feel that still small voice speak in your heart.

    Now that I've written all of this I realize I needed to hear this too. No matter how old we get we never reach a point of knowing it all. No way! I love how we can teach each other.

    Isn't God awesome?

    Love you,
    Debbie

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