Happy New Year

I've never really been one to set New Year’s Resolutions (how many times have you read that in social media this last week or so..lol).  In my mind it was just a silly little thing that people never kept up with and just did because that's what everyone else was doing. Over the last couple years though, I tend to look at it a bit differently.  I will say that I think I still try and trick myself into believing that I'm still not exactly setting one, but instead I just say that I'm just striving for better.

For the past 4-5 years I have said that I was just going to try and be a better me; better wife, mother, friend and most importantly child of God. Every year we all experience good and bad times; times that cause us to question ourselves and our choices.  This is when we realize that there are things that we need to change not just around us, but also within us.  And...yes, sometimes the start of the new year is just what we need to give us that motivation and jump start. 

I think one of the problems that most of us have with New Year’s Resolutions is that we set unrealistic expectation and goals for ourselves.  When we can’t meet or even keep up with them we become discouraged to the point of giving up all together.  We’re thinking; it’s New Year’s so we have to go big and reach even higher than before.  Truth be told there is nothing wrong with that however; we have to set realistic steps to these goals.  This helps us stay focused, on track and encouraged; and if you’re anything like me you need all the help you can get to stay on track. 

With all that being said, my goal this coming year is to continue to be a better me.  I realized over this last year that while I blog and have a public FB page dedicated to spiritually uplifting others, there is more that I can/need to do.  I want to serve God more; to be the hands and feet of Christ. I belong to an awesome church that reaches out into the community and yet my fear of stepping out of my comfort zone tends to keep me from participating. I love to help others, but sometimes just get so comfortable in my own little bubble that I keep the helping more to my prayers and writing.  I’m realizing that for Him I can be so much more.  I can’t rush into and do everything that my church organizes, but I choose to do more for Him this year. 

So what are your plans or New Year’s Resolutions for this year?  No matter what they are--set realistic, attainable steps so that you don’t get discouraged or down on yourself. My prayer for you is that no matter what your plans for tonight are or for the up and coming year that God will bless you.  I’m praying that you will put Him first and allow Him to order your steps; that you will be prosperous and have a year full of love, joy and peace.   

Be safe and be Blessed friends.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!