Can you believe it's 2011?? I still can not wrap my mind around it. I am way too young to say this, but I remember being in highschool and thinking 2010 sounded like those years in the sci-fi futuristic movies. And here we are in 2011....wow.
If you're like me, you probably came up with some form of a resolution for the new year. I know, I know...so cliche. But the premise of the idea is a good one. A fresh start. Getting off on the right foot. The part that people miss is that you don't have to wait until January 1! haha I find that I have "Monday" resolutions: things in my life that I vow to do differently or better every Monday! So my new year's resolutions are just on a bigger scale. : ) This year I have the usual "get in shape for summer" one, and "eat healthier." But I also have something else...
The first Sunday of this year our Pastor talked about having a "vision" for the year (and for your life.) He said that without vision, we often miss opportunities in our life. Without vision we are just drifting....So, my husband and I sat and thought about this. We decided we needed a word to focus on for 2011. I was hoping it would be some deep and meaningful word that spoke to the both of us, if no one else. But, the word that stuck with us is pretty plain and simple: Growth. We decided that would be our word for the year, and that we want growth in every area....financially, in our relationship, in our maturity levels, in our jobs, etc.
Along those lines, we wanted to pick a motto that goes with our word, and we can live by all year. I just kept hearing the words "Like rain." And it stuck! I want to be "like rain" in every area of my life. I want to love on people unconditionally, like rain. I want to be a refreshing blessing in the lives of people around me, like rain. And the other thing about "rain" is that when there is enough, it becomes a flood---able to move obstacles, able to clear out debris, and a source of power. So, we are going to live "like rain" in 2011!
What's your word for this year? Praying that you find one! : )
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