Not Just Another Resolution

As I reflect upon the last year, I see how time affects us all. The kids are growing older and doing so much more. There were so many decisions that we made, so many experiences that we experienced, so many moments that were noticed, and many moments that were missed. I am excited about the New Year, with all its new moments, new experiences, and new decisions.

I've been reminded lately of how self-revolving my life can be. I think especially being a stay-at-home-homeschooling-mom. Sometimes I feel like my life is just passing by. Other times I'm reminded of how precious the lives I influence really are, of my great responsibility. I know that on my own I would be so stressed! Thankfully I have a wonderfully supportive husband. More importantly, I have an amazing God who gives me strength and keeps me centered; as I keep my life centered on God, and my perspective on the larger picture. All the little decisions that seem so big when I'm focused on me are so small when it comes to the eternal. This year God did a lot in me, releasing me from a lot of pain and guilt from some of the decisions I've made in the past. Sometimes I've forgotten the forgiveness that He's offered me, and the sacrifice that God made to give that forgiveness to us all.

I've never actually made a New Year's Resolution before. This year I'm making a daily choice to keep my life Christ-centered, and less self-centered. To remember the price that God paid for my life. To try to see the worth that God has placed upon each and every one of us. I want the sphere of influence I have to draw people closer to God, to think more on the eternal life, and less on the earthly life. I'm challenging myself to be less shallow, and be more loving. To reach outside of my comfortable life. To have an Extraordinary Life