Well, it's January 1st, 2012...the time that most attempt to change something(s) in their lives and I am no exception. There are so many things I would like to do differently in 2012...to be slow to speak and quick to listen, to be more care free and easy going with my kids and husband, to not stress over the little things like cleaning up after my kids for the thousandth time, and to TRY to blog everyday as my journal. I have greatly enjoyed the devotional book, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young which reads as if Jesus is talking straight to you...what my blog will consist of is my response to Jesus in those daily writings. These are not intended for anyone to see but me and Jesus...but if others do, may they encourage your heart.
Lord, give me a teachable spirit that focuses on becoming more like You this coming year. If I am totally honest with myself, I truly do not think that I am maturing in grace and truth...but how badly I want to. I desire to rest in you, to know you, to love you, to be like you, but I fail miserably. I desperately need you to help me not cling to my old ways, but to let go of those thing that hinder my growth.
Thank you that you see me with a steady eye, that you know and accept me fully and understand me completely. Thank you so much that your plans for me are to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me a HOPE and a future. I give myself fully to you today...
I love that my middle name is HOPE. It reminds me that my hope is in you...and that I am hopeless a part from you. Keep me grounded today. I love you Jesus...
Your daughter,
Sue
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