Throw Away Your List of Resolutions and Choose One Word

Throw away that list of resolutions you've already broken because, after all, we are five days in to this new year of 2015.  Instead, choose one word. A list is harder to keep. A word can change your life.

In January I begin my search for a word or a scripture that I will concentrate on during the year.

Where do I find my word? Well, there's only One Who knows what 2015 holds for me. So, I ask Him. I Pray. I read the Bible and let the  Holy Spirit whisper to my heart one word or one scripture God knows I'll need this year.

God and I have had some laughs. I remember the year He told me to "examine yourself." Ouch. Really glad when that year ended. Little did I know. God continued to give  me "examine yourself" the next year and the year after that. Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Obviously, this girl's heart needed some major work  and God wasn't going to let me find a new word until we worked together to conquer my sin of examining others.

I'm so tickled that God gave me a sweet word for 2015. He gave me the word "Delight!" At first, I thought this will be a breeze. Who doesn't love to "delight"? "Examine yourself," not so much. But, delight! Oh yes.

 It's not been five days and I realize "delight" isn't always so easy, but it's always better than discontent, disappointment, dislike, or dismay.  There are times I don't want to delight. Bad things happen in this world. Even in this, I will delight! How? Because I know God is in control and He will use it all for His glory. I know the end of the story and God wins. Delightful!

So, this year, I will sit back, smile, and rest assured that my only goal for 2015 is to delight!  I won't fret or complain or question or worry or get angry. I'll just delight! How lovely. I do hope God gives me that word again and again.

Please share the word or scripture God gave you this  year. We'd all be encouraged hearing the word God whispers to your heart.

Have a delightful splashes of serenity kind of a year!

I'm not a Poet and I Know It. But God Had a Plan When I Married Dan

 

 My goal in life was to marry a plumber

 and live in a house in winter and summer
with white picket fence, not optional.

We would raise our children and treasure our grands,

 attend one church and play in the bands.

 

There was only one problem I didn't foresee.

 I married a man in the U.S. Navy

who knew nothing of plumbing
and seeing the world kept him humming.

 

 Dan saw that military life was not for me

 So we bought our home in the country,

and settled with children numbering three.

 

One beautiful morn God spoke to our hearts

and revealed His plan for our lives.

No more did white picket fences or plumbers entice,

 I would spend my life as a Pastor's wife.

 

 It's been a glorious time
living this life of mine.

 We've loved our life
as Pastor and wife. 

Our homes hold memories galore!
 

We've travelled the world,

 cried and laughed with God's flock,

served til we dropped
without looking at a clock.

 

But now, our life will change in 2014.
 

Dan is retiring and I'm wondering how,

when I know we would never break our vow

to serve and love God til we take our last breath.

 

But God gave me hope and a sweet little verse

that wherever we go,

He's leading the show.
 

You see,

every year in January

 I ask God for a verse that I'll need for that year.

The one He gave in 2014 I'll forever hold dear

and thank God for making our path clear.

 

 

What a splash of serenity

 to know God is in it with me.

So, we'll move in July.

  I hope you'll drop by
 and share some of your life with me.

 

I do see what you are doing Lord.

You won't let us go. 

You're running our show.

Here's what I see:

 

Two new grandbabies due.

Another book to write — maybe two!

Ministry trips to Russia and Bosnia, perhaps Uruguay too!

We All Married Idiots in Spanish will come through,

with hopes of a Russian release. Woo Hoo!

New neighbors to reach.

Lots of speaking to teach

the Way to eternal life.

 

Looking forward to helping marriages with my best friend.

We're already booked to teach a marriage weekend.

 

Disabled veterans hold a place in Dan's heart.

Volunteering at the VA Hospital,

He can't wait to start.

A seminar for elders is a much needed tool.

Dan will be working on this so don't be fooled.

 

We aren't retiring, just following God's plan

He's about to do something new and He already began.

 Isaiah 43:19 is my verse for this year.

I hope you find a scripture you too can hold dear.

Others would love to know
 the verse God gave you
 and how He is leading your show.
 

With apologies to all you poets. Sometimes, I just have to sing!