Happy New Year, dear Readers-
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Does Running Behind
Count as Exercise?
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I gave up making resolutions long years ago. It seemed
like such a waste of pen and paper, and that’s a mouthful for a list maker to
say. I do like having a word for the year though, and it’s amazing how the word
I chose is woven throughout the whole year. It’s like having Jiminy Cricket resting
on my shoulder whispering my word to me at opportune times.
The Lord has been dealing with me about this year’s
word since mid-November. I’ve gotten lax in several areas and I’m counting on
this year’s word to help me snap out of it.
And the word is: INTENTIONAL
I WILL be intentional with God. I want MORE of God
this year. I aim to be intentional about the
time I spend alone with Him each
day. I want to talk to Him more and dig deeper into the scriptures, not just
surface read so I can check Bible Reading off my list.
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Deep Study of the Scriptures
adds Depth to Life
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I WILL be intentional about my health. I want to make
better choices when I eat; more protein and veggies and water. I want to be
aware of how much I move during the day and take steps (no pun intended!) to
move more; park farther away from the door in parking lots, do some stretches
throughout the day to overcome stiffness. I was running a 5K a couple of times
a month but that fell by the wayside over last summer. I may not get back to
that, but I’d like to be closer than I am right now.
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I WILL be intentional about my writing. I was so slack
with my writing in 2017. I am mostly a seat-of-the-pants writer, not much on planning
ahead. This year, I have a calendar where I have penciled in topics to write
about in the next few weeks. I’ve lost hold of so many good writing ideas
because I didn’t capture them somewhere and they escaped.
My plan is not to be too rigid with myself, but to have
that word circulating in my consciousness reminding me gently that I have
choices. I’d love for you to share your plan for 2018 with me and my other readers.
Leave a comment. It might help us all.
Going out with joy today, thankful that I feel good-
Cathy
What a great way for my end of the day. Your gift is evident. Hope tomorrow you have more to say and write. Happy Bday...ahead! Dorothy
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dorothy! Love and blessings to you this year.
DeleteCathy, I love your word for the year. Over the years I have used integrity, consistency, and last year was endurance. I haven't prayed about this years and one hasn't entered my mind like years previous. I love lists too! I wish you well on your endeavors - intentions. Remember as I was once told at a retreat, "Sometimes disappointments are His appointments." When our lists of "to do"s get interrupted, look for ways God needed to use you. I look forward to read more of your blogs. You are Loved, acf
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anna! Your words of affirmation have encouraged me. Praying blessings over you for 2018.
DeleteGood Job my friend! So can I count on you to walk with me some now? Love you no matter what!
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes! I hope we can walk together again soon. I love when we walk and pray together. Blessings to you, Sweet Friend!
DeleteGood luck! The year I chose that word, the most unintentional things happened to me! I won't scare you with details ... it's a fantastic word!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, now you have me intrigued. Maybe you can share your experience with me sometime. I look forward to the adventure that 2018 holds in store. Thanks for stopping by, Brenda!
DeleteIntentional is just the word I need to hear! I've been unintentional about everything. The Holy Spirit will guide me as I do what you're doing, penciling in my ideas and writing something on them quickly (before they flit away), making sure I spend more with with God, discovering Him through prayer and studying His Word, and being even more diligent with my exercise and eating. Thanks for the loads of Joy you always bring.
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