New Year, New You......

It's a new year, and that means that everyone is trying to be something or do something different than last year. Making changes, that hopefully will last, but seldom do. If I can think of anything that I want to do, it would be to strengthen my relationships, with God,  with my husband, with my children, with my family, and with my friends. This take effort of my part, Even when I can see that the other parts of the relationship are not doing much or at least not as much as me. I want to humble me self more, less of me and more of God, so that everyone can see His Glory first, and not focus on what it is they think I have done so great. Cause it's all Him. I plan to serve even more, for I have found that this is truly the heart of a Christian and is truly my heart and serving encompasses all of my life's goals (from directing the community center, to nursing, to event planning and all giving). I Love it all. I just want to do more, and love it every step of the way.

The best thing you can do is find that thing that makes you the happiest, and ask God and actually listen for direction. He will direct your path.

Proverbs 3

1My son, forget not my law; but let your heart keep my commandments:

2For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to you.

3Let not mercy and truth forsake you: bind them about your neck; write them upon the table of your heart:

4So shall you find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

5Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.

6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.

Become a Mentor, Be there, Encourage Someone

I was blessed to have a mentor my senior year of high school, which was something I never thought about before. At first it was really just another way to get out of class and wrap up this long senior year that I as was ready to be over, so that I could "get on with my life." Of course now I am ready for life to slow down and give me time to catch up on my goals  and achievements I have yet to accomplish. Unexpectedly, this mentor became an outlet, even though I didn't feel comfortable letting everything out, it was enough to know that someone, a human, was listening and actually seemed to care. Now I can see that God is so much more than I thought at that age. But it is still good to have that earthly contact and connection with someone that can either relate or at least is able to care enough about you to listen and give advise where needed.

Just give it a try, it can be just a kid in the neighborhood, at church, and a near school or community center program. You never know the impact you will have in their lives. It can be extraordinary for you and your mentee. http://www.bbbsatl.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=69


Proverbs 1:1-7
To know wisdom and instruction,
    to understand words of insight,
³ to receive instruction in wise dealing,
    in righteousness, justice, and equity;
⁴ to give prudence to the simple,
    knowledge and discretion to the youth—
⁵ Let the wise hear and increase in learning,
    and the one who understands obtain guidance,
⁶ to understand a proverb and a saying,
    the words of the wise and their riddles.

⁷ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
    fools despise wisdom and instruction.