First of all, I hope everyone had an amazing and memorable Christmas and New Year. I know our family had multiple celebrations with both sides of our families. We laughed, we celebrated, took part in family traditions and created our own, we ate [way too much], gave and received presents, played games, relaxed, and generally just enjoyed spending time together.
Here are two pictures of E & M on Christmas morning. I'll share some more photos in the next day or two...
So, now that we are about 22.5 hours into 2011, what are your thoughts on resolutions? Do you set some for yourself; and better yet, how do you do with staying committed to them? Admittedly, I don't pay much attention to resolutions and feel like they are just passive thoughts rather than goals, that we often believe in advance that we will fail at sticking to.
Instead, I caught wind of something called My One Word...from the Christian Radio Station, KLove. To read more, visit: myoneword.org. I got excited about this idea. Rather than setting a simple goal that I might possibly [or more likely not] achieve, I gave careful consideration to what my word might be and how it could better impact the way I view the world and my role in it on a daily basis. I want to make 2011 a year of making a difference - at home with my husband and kids, with family and friends, and with those I come in contact with through whatever path the Lord leads me on. So, I mulled over possible words and spent time in prayer about it. And, I reached the conclusion that my word will be PURPOSE.
I'd encourage you to check out the link and give it some thought. I think it will be a difference maker in our lives this year. If you do take this route and aren't shy about sharing, what is your word; and how did you reach this decision?
I am confident that the Lord has some big things in store for me and my family in 2011 and can't wait to discover what they are. Blessings to you as you get started.
Michelle
