Guys, I'm so excited for this new year! 2013 has been amazing. God has done some deep, deep healing in me; I've faced lots of my fears; I've met and gotten to know wonderful people; I found chocolate ice cream I can eat; not only am I still able to dance ballroom/WCS, but I've improved in it dramatically - especially WCS; I've grown closer to God; I don't think I've stepped on a Lego once this year; and just all sorts of other growth and opportunities have been had. Though the only thing that really changes come a new year is the way we sign the date, it just seems like a new beginning in a way. A chance to grow and accomplish new things. While I've never been one to make "resolutions" because they remind me of weight loss and strawberries & chocolate, and make me feel like I'm setting myself up for failure, I do have things that God has set on my heart to work on and strive for. And with that, I give you this : My desire for this year is simple: I want to step out in boldness, facing more of my fears with every bit of confidence in Christ. And in that boldness, be more real and vulnerable with people. Along with that, my desire for this year is also to grow in selflessness, taking on the phrase that God has placed on my heart earlier this past year: It's not about you. I want to better take on these characteristics of Christ that God has been growing me in. I'm excited for the adventures that lay ahead this year. Bring it, 2014! I want to hit on being real for a second.
This past year I've gotten a lot of comments and encouraging words about how real I am. It's so encouraging when someone tells me that, cause it's something that God has really put on my heart - this past year especially. Let me tell you why : I want to be an encouragement to others. I want people to see that they're not alone in their struggles. I want people to see that it's okay to not have everything together. I want people to see that Christians (with some exceptions, I'm sure) don't think they're better than anyone else, and certainly not perfect. I want to reflect Christ as best I can, and I can't do that very well if I'm hiding away in myself. I want people to see me as I am, not anything else. I want to be bold. This is something that God has been working on in me quite a bit over the past year. I have a lot of fears and lies surrounding it, and that's kind of how it started. Being real and vulnerable with people is something that kills two birds with one stone for me : facing fears and allowing God to use me. "It's not about me". I want to be more open and vulnerable with people. One of my gifts is creativity, and it's something that I find very helpful and therapeutic when it comes to expressing what's on my mind or heart. There are these things called *SMASH books by K&Company. They're kind of fantastic. God really laid it on my heart to have one specifically dedicated to the desires of my heart, so that's what I'm going to do this year. Why is that relevant to this post? I've been talking about being real and vulnerable : I'm going to share them with you as I go. May not seem like much, but it's kind of a big deal for me. So yes, there you have it. Here's to a new year full of adventures, growth, and getting over myself. Let's go!
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