What is it about New Year's resolutions that many people make, but can't keep? Some people don't believe in resolutions. Others take the easy road and not make resolutions so they don't have to break them and feel bad about it. That's okay too. If you're one of the many who make resolutions and have no success with them, then let's look at how you can kick it to the curb and successfully achieve your New Year's resolutions with these seven tips. 7 New Years Resolution Tips Tip #1: Accountability If you keep your New Year's resolutions to yourself, then it's easier to put it off and not follow through with it, but when you tell everyone (family, friends, colleagues) about it, you have at least one person who will hold you accountable when you falter. Think of it as a support group who will cheer you on when you succeed and who will pick you up when you fall behind. Tip #2: Realistic Goals When you make ambitious resolutions, they're harder to carry through and accomplish and by … [Read more...]
The Daily – 15
Life can feel so defeating sometimes. When we feel the pressures and trials of life choking the joy out of us, we need to remember the Truth of God's Word and what it says about us, our lives, our purpose, and how GOD feels about us! Below you will find 15 VERY encouraging verses that are sure to help you find joy, victory, peace and Truth for every and any circumstance! 15 God makes all grace and favor come to me. (ref. 2 Corinthians 9:8) I love when the word ALL is used in a Scripture! ALL grace and favor will come to me! All. I am the handiwork of God. Recreated in Christ Jesus. (ref. Ephesians 2:10) The Creator of the Universe knit me in my Mother's womb. I am HIS handiwork and have been made new through the Blood of Christ! :D When I get close to God...He gets close to me. (ref. James 4:8) You see, God never leaves. He remains in the same place we left Him. So, when WE get close to Him, He is able to be closer to us! Why do we even leave His side?? Greater is He that is in … [Read more...]
Haven of Refreshment
A new year is upon us. It is unnerving to think how quickly 365 days come and go. Many of us reflect back and hope forward during this moment of time between what has happened and what is yet to come. And when we take account of where we've been, who we are, and where we are going many of us vow to incorporate change in our lives whether through resolutions, new commitments or purposeful intentions. Reflecting on my personal journey of 2010, I am especially thankful for the blessing of my marriage. For my husband and I, it was a bountiful season of new love, deeper respect, profound communication and a spiritual awakening to a covenant built upon humility and service. If I were to state my intentions for the new year, they would be a commitment to continue deepening my relationship with my spouse through prayer, sacrifice, daily communication and making the choice to love when it would be easier to withhold forgiveness, even in the little things. Although I feel extremely … [Read more...]
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