I'm focusing this year on living a more deliberate life. Choosing those things that will make me happy and feel fulfilled, accomplishing or finishing goals that I have set, serving with a more optimistic spirit. So this year, I choose to keep Christmas in my heart all year long. There are changes happening in our lives. Some good - some a little sad - at least on our part. We are anxiously awaiting the birth of a 2nd grand child. And we are sadly anticipating the departure of some dear friends from our midst. But again, I will choose how to respond to each of these events.
I am choosing to do a better job of taking care of myself physically. More movement, less food! (that's a tough one!) I am choosing to read from my scriptures EVERY day. I am choosing to focus on the positives and to seek personal revelation. I am choosing to use my time more wisely. Sorry FB friends - you may not see as much of me! :)
Some of you may say these are just goals - but really - they aren't. They are a lifestyle change in many ways for me. They are who I am, who I have been and who I desire to be. I used to be better at some of these things - so I know I can be in that place again.
I believe and have faith in this scripture - found in the Book of Mormon: 1 Nephi 17:13 - "And I will also be your light in the wilderness; and I will prepare the way before you..."
He knows me better than I know myself and He knows my needs and the desires of my heart. Just as parents often provide opportunities for their children so they can succeed and progress, why wouldn't I believe that my God and Savior can do the same for me?! I do!
As a favorite Christmas song says: "You have all that you need - you just need to believe."
And so - with the Spirit of Christmas in my heart - with a plan to live a more deliberate life - I will BELIEVE - and I will move forward!
Happy New Year!
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