This is what came to me a couple days ago, when I was taking a shower, thinking about what I need to change about myself physically, the more I thought about it, the more frustrated I became.
Maybe it's not so much an outer makeover I need, don't get me wrong I do need some new clothes, to lose weight, have my makeup-hair-nails done.
It's a deeper makeover than I need and this came to me this morning in the shower.
"You can change your appearance all you want, it's what is on the inside that matters most. If you are not changing the inside then the outer appearance doesn't really matter."
So my first goal for 2025 is to get closer to God and allow Him to change me. The other stuff He will provide as I move forward with Him and leave the past in the past.
I got that part from our sermon Sunday....we need to leave the past in the past and move forward, looking ahead with God.
Philippians 3:13
"Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead".
Ephesians 5: 15-17
15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
I will be walking carefully, looking for wisdom, living my days out trusting God, so that I am understanding and submitting to God's will, not my own.
As I was getting ready to write this out, a list of questions to ask myself showed up on my Facebook newsfeed, I thought it's worth sharing.
1. What are my top three priorities for 2025?
2. What is one habit I want to create and maintain during 2025?
4. What will success look like for me in 2025?
5. What is one bold goal I've been hesitant to pursue?
6. How will I take care of my mental and physical health this year?
7. What do I need to let go of to move forward?
8. Who in my life supports my growth and goals?
9. How can I add more joy and fun to my daily life?
10. What financial goal do I want to achieve by the end of the year?
11. What new skill will I commit to learning in 2025?
12. How will l organize my time to stay productive and balanced?
14. How will I reach and celebrate small wins?
15. What does my ideal work-life balance look like?
16. What experiences or adventures do I want to have in 2025?
17. How can I be more present and mindful in my daily routine?
18. What will I stop doing that no longer serves me?
19. What is one relationship I want to improve this year?
20. How can I contribute more to my community or causes I care about?
21. What are three books I want to read for self-growth?
22. What limiting belief do I need to challenge and overcome in 2025?
23. How will I make time for rest and self-care throughout the year?
24. What is one risk I'm willing to take for personal growth?
25. What legacy do I want to build or continue this year?
I will use these questions to learn more about myself. It cannot hurt to do that.
As this point of moving forward, we took down Christmas stuff already and cleaned the entire house. We gathered the last of stuff that we were holding onto, we will be taking it to Bookmans to get rid of what is not fitting in our home anymore. We are listening to God now, together as a couple, we know that God will strengthen us both and our marriage.
What is submission?
Submission to God is a biblical concept that means to voluntarily give up one's will, desires, and authority to a higher power. It's not a bad thing by any means. It's a matter of trusting God with my own life.
I know you are saying "OH NO! I would never submit! That is a bad thing!" I will ask you to show me how it's a bad thing.
From what I see there are benefits to submitting to God and His will for my life.
- Security
- Success
- Comfort
- Well-being
- High respect for God
- Freedom
- Order and direction in everyday life
Here is to 2025 and a year of submission to God, no more living by my will, I am living for His will of my life.
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