Happy New Year!
The freshness of a new year – a blank slate – a fresh start – a new beginning.
That sounds good. But unless you deal with the old – thoughts, habits, attitudes, words – you are just bringing them with you into a new year.
Dealing with these things requires focus, intentional reflection and heaping amounts of courage. Some of us have been operating with this norm for so very long that it has become like a comfortable shoe.
“Known bondage is easier than unknown freedom.” I love this quote from Kristi McLelland. (https://www.instagram.com/kristimclelland)
Notice it says easier. Not better. Not more desirous. Not more helpful. Just easier.
I know it’s been said that when you get sick of yourself, that’s when you change.
And we don’t have to wait until the new year to start. Every new week, day, hour and moment begins with a choice. Do you want to remain in the same comfortable shoe of bondage?
Or do you want to experience the new norm of freedom, intimacy with God, purpose for your life, vision and wholeness?
What changes will you make to your routine? Let’s start small.
Stop saying words like – This is just who I am. I’m not going to change. There is no hope.
Words have power! Speak life over yourself. Talk with God about who He created you to be! Ask Spirit what He wants you to do today and what changes need to be made. He’ll tell you.
Remember you are not alone. Holy Spirit lives in you and will guide you.
The enemy can’t steal your soul if you belong to Jesus. He can only make you ineffective and mediocre in your life.
Jesus came that you might have an abundant life. Choose!
Reclaiming life - day by day and moment by moment. 