Happy New Year

Yes, I know, I'm late. We're only the 6th day in so cut me some slack. :^) I hope everyone is doing great and that the new year is off to a great start for all. I'm sure many of us are glad that 2016 is over. The year 2016 for me was a year of growth. The main and most important area of growth was in my spiritual life. Whew. Man, God is good. He's just great. I never knew so much would take place spiritually within the last six months of the year. I remember journaling about it a few days ago and was just in awe at how far I've come in my walk. I was a mess. I was finally able to walk in true forgiveness to those who hurt me in the past, I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, got out of a relationship that I should have never been in, joined an intercessory prayer team, had an encounter with God that I will never forget, and started seeing things(visions). Those are like the major things that happened, but I have many, many more "minor" things happen as well.



Fast forward to 2017. For this year, I'm really wanting to continue to build my relationship with God. I'm seeking to be a biblically sound woman. A woman that is well versed in the Word. Not with the intentions of exalting myself over others, but by being able to rightly divide the Word, effectively sharing the Word, and, of course, live it. Another goal for 2017 is to become more of a planner. I want to write my goals and visions down so that they'll always be in the forefront of my mind. I tend to forget things quick because I'm not writing anything down. I'm not too concerned with things being perfectly in line with my wants because God's will will always be triumphant. "You can make many plans,    but the Lord’s purpose will prevail."- Proverbs 19:21, NLT. I'm joining a small group that meets about 30 minutes from where I live. I'm so excited about this because I don't have like minded friends or people to discuss the bible with. I've been praying for friends, so this is the perfect way to make some. Awesome!! The Lord has shown me that my life lacks discipline. My flesh cringes at the thought of discipline, but it's a problem that needs to be solved; spirit, soul, and body.



I truly pray that you are writing down what your vision is for 2017. It doesn't have to be an extravagant to-do list, but maybe it's that thing that you didn't get completed last year. What has the Lord specifically told you to do? What are you passionate about? Do you need to start a blog, a Youtube channel, or a small group? Take some time to sit down so you can reflect on 2016. Look at areas of your life that you can be better in for 2017.


Love you.