Sunday, December 31, 2017

Word of the Year

For several years Erik and I have picked a word of the year.  Kind of a motto, or even a reset.  If something doesn't fit into the idea we've decided to pursue for the year, it helps us to determine whether or not it's a good fit for us.  Last year, we really didn't settle on a word.  I am not going to say that was a good or bad thing.  We had a good year.  We learned lots of lessons, we stretched ourselves, and grew by leaps and bounds.  But this year, I need direction.  And, truly, the Lord has been pressing in lately.  I want that, He's been showing me my successes and my short comings.  He's always full of grace when I need it, but He's been revealing areas in my life where I can grow and improve.  With all of this in mind, I took my word from the scriptures. 

Less.  Less of me, as the Scripture says.  More of Jesus.  But also less of many other things.  Less social media, less unhealthy food and drinks (I'm looking at you, coffee), less worrying over things I cannot change. Less stuff, less commitments, less worrying about pleasing others and more pleasing God, more time for my children, more time for my husband, more traveling, more of a relationship with my creator, more serving, more saving, less truly is more.  So why not choose more for my word?  Because the underlying theme for me is to be ok with only what the Lord thinks of me.  To be ok that everyone thinks we are crazy for living half way around the world AND choosing to do it again.  Less worry and more focus on who I truly am, and what I'm truly meant for. I want to find my calling, I want to live it out. I want to live well... I want to finish strong.  Finish my days, my months, any task I choose to take on, any goals I may set, all of these things... I want to finish them well. I want to work as though I am working for the Lord, in all things.  I need a refocus.  And I think Less is my refocus.  So... I'll keep you posted on how that goes for me... and for my family. 

Happy New Year from Sri Lanka.  You'll be seeing less of us on Social Media but what you see will be so much better. We will be better. 2018 will be our Best YEAR YET!  Prayers for our family as we pray for yours.

Love you all.

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