Guest Blogger mylifeasspiritist has gracious written for NotesFromthePew. www.mylifeasaspiritist.blogspot.com
At the New Year in Winter, let us look forward to Gods Glory in 2011.
2011 will be a glorious year for me. Why? Because I expect it to be, and as I always say, we don’t usually get what we want, but what we expect (along with hard work of course). Where does this certainty come from? Well, from my everlasting and ever growing faith in the lord.
I asked God to lead me on the right path and to use me as his instrument this year. My intention for 2011 is to really give those around me my very best. It is to be a much better friend, to be a much more patient daughter, mother, wife, and human in general. I intent to work much harder on my inner-self. Where in previous years I’d pay more attention to my physical-self. Of course taking care of appearance and health is part of a healthy “whole”.
I believe however, that the goal is to strengthen my spirit and ultimately be able to imitate Jesus as closely as humanly possible. Do I have a long way to go? You bet! But like I said, I am developing a much closer relationship with God, and believe that he is in agreement with my resolution for 2011.
All of the most common resolutions will only happen as a result of a balanced inner-self. So I find it more difficult for me to try to accomplish anything before working on such. I think as a result of being someone kinder, more patient, and forgiving, it will all come much easier and naturally.
The biggest concern is that most people will have an “intent” or “resolution” but will fail to design a plan of action. Merely wishing or expending something to happen won’t work. If one’s intent is to lose weight, it’s also imperative to have a diet and exercise plan. If one’s intent is to quit smoking, it’s also imperative to have medical help, keep away from fellow smokers in action, avoid caffeine, etc. If one’s intent is to strengthen their finances, it’s useful to consult someone who’s capable of giving financial advice, to first pay off debts, design a financial worksheet, and explore what to prioritize in purchasing matters.
Lastly, since I intend to work on my inner-self, my plan is to start off with more prayer, by truly spending some time not only “reciting words” but by truly talking to God, and most importantly, listening to what he tells me. How does one “listen to God”? Well, I believe he speaks to us in many different ways, and if we seek truly to listen, one will be able to answer this question. We become so busy in our day-to-day life that we forget to “listen” to the silence, and I believe that’s when most of us have that “wow” moment where a thought is inspired to us (yes, I believe God speaks to us when we’re willing to listen). All in all, I’ll be beginning my challenge by speaking less, and listening more!
