I'm participating in a blog link-up over at Wives of Faith where military wives can share with each other what's going on in our lives. Some of the questions will be funny, and some serious. It's another way to connect and it sounds good to me!
Pick a word to be YOUR word for 2013. What is it? Why?
COURAGE
This year, I choose to have courage. I am afraid of so much. I'm afraid of what people think of me, of heights, of treading into the unknown. I'm afraid of bugs and to order anything outside of vegetables or chicken at a restaurant. I'm afraid of going out at night, of being noticed as a newcomer in a sanctuary. I'm afraid of letting my kids go, of letting my husband go, of letting myself really go to a higher place when worshiping. I'm afraid of letting others in, of trusting, of letting people help me. I make a lot of my decisions based on these fears. Some are silly and imagined. Some are serious and very real. I have to face a lot of my fears head on this year. I'm up for the challenge. Especially because of this promise:
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:6-7
This year, I am determined NOT to let fear and anxiety rule my life. It's a new year with new possibilities. I have friendships to make, hardships to face, places to explore and heights to climb. Fear and anxiety do not come from a good place. They don't come from the Lord and I know this. I don't want to be trapped. I do a lot inside my comfort zone. In my prayers this year, I have been praying: Lord, make me uncomfortable. I need to be uncomfortable so that I can change, help, and grow. I want to volunteer my time this year to more than something safe inside my church's walls. My boys are fearless! I want to have the courage that they have. I want to help my daughter find courage this year as well.
My word goes with my life verse for the year. Just a reminder of what it is:
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. ~Joshua 1:9
Have Courage~
Jhona O.
Praying that God will help you this year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, and I believe He will!
DeleteJhona we have so much in common. I hate getting outside of my comfort zone. I have such a hard time making friends. I guess for me it is letting other in. I don't really fit in with the other mom groups. It use to really bother me and I am slowly letting go of it. I have nothing to prove to them and if they like me good and if not so what.
ReplyDeleteJhona I know you do not realize this. But you do have courage. You have so much.
Fitting in is so hard. I find it even more difficult to make friends as my kids get older. Why is that?! I know it was easier to meet other moms at the park and with little ones we have a lot in common. Life gets busier...You are SO right. You don't have to prove anything to anyone. You're a great Mom and a talented, kind and beautiful woman. If they can't see it that's their loss:) Let's be courageous together!
DeleteJust the choosing of that word is courageous! Wishing you the best!
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Clair!
DeleteJhona You know that I fear many things also. You have reminded me to have courage also to leave my comfort zone. Thank you so much for the weekly chats. They help me so much. You will do fine this year.
ReplyDeleteOur chats help me too. I'm so thankful for technology:)
DeleteGreat word, great choice and great topic! Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tami!
DeleteI have allowed fear to make decisions for me in the past, but have learned to be courageous in Christ. Definitely the best way to live, although not always easy. He has molded me and shaped me in ways I never imagined simply because I allowed Him to lead me instead of fear. I always appreciate your honesty in your posts. Hope all his well for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYes, "courageous in Christ"! That's the answer for sure!
DeleteThank you I really needed to read that I have been very fearful the last few months due to some family problems and this really lifted me up. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteChristina, I am so happy that you could find some encouragement in this post. I'm praying for you!
DeleteWow! I can't wait to see where your path of "courage" takes you!
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