A new year ahead....they just keep coming. At this time last year I looked ahead at 12 busy months of activities that included lots of travel, a wedding, babies....so much and needless to say the year scurried by. As I think about the year 2010 coming ahead I realize I don't have as many plans made...oh a few..marking my 20th year at HHS, taking some jazzers to Disneyworld but other than that not a whole lot. One of my HOPES is that I can treasure each day as a gift to be the best human being possible.
I HOPE to devote everyday to God; let him lead me and guide me in the things I do, the things I think and the things I say. It is my DREAM to represent God as the child He wants me to be so that when you look at me you see Him and Him only. It is my responsibility to ask God into my life each morning I awake. I also HOPE to take care of myself physically, emotionally and mentally through God's power. Our bodies take a lot of wear and tear and we don't treat them to kindly with the stress and strain we ask of them. I want to be kind to my body, eating foods that make it productive, being active in ways that will enhance my ability to be active and enjoy the gifts of this world God gave us and taking time to relax my mind so that it is clear and ready for good thoughts and visions; a direct line to God for prayer, meditation and conversation.
It is my DREAM to always be positive in thought, in deeds and in conversation. We are not alike in this world for a very good reason. God made each one of us different and we experience life differently. Therefore we will not agree on many levels. But that should not be a cause for conflict. When I find my thoughts or actions differing from someone else this next year, I will rejoice in our differences and try to learn from their perspective.
It is my DREAM to realize that all relationships in my life are special, unique and given to me from God to nurture. No matter how little I may actually see this person; maybe I won't see them at all or I see you everyday! I HOPE to be committed in continuing to value the relationship we have, remembering the special elements that brought it to be.
I know this world is selfish and demanding but it is my HOPE that I continue to see my existence beyond this place. Our lives are very very short and not a night goes by that I don't think about my life ending here on this earth. We have a lot to accomplish before then. I want to be able to stand before our Lord and be proud of the accomplishments I have made for His Kingdom in which I will reside.
So 2010? Not too much on the horizon now but I'm sure you'll fill up with all those activities that spontaneously creep into our daily lives. Know that I will not be consumed with earthly riches but WILL BE consumed with the 365 days you will give me that will allow me to grow and represent myself as a healthier, spiritually mature and overall stronger person.
My concluding HOPE is that all of the earth's people can find some HOPE this year in their loneliness, weakness, despair, sickness, emptiness, sadness and even those that are joyful, blessed, healthy, secure and strong. For we all will rejoice that great day when all of us will live in that HOPE that is so freely given to us in GRACE.
My concluding DREAM is that I can give HOPE to any person who is in need of it. I pray GOD allows these persons to cross my path throughout this next year so that I can be an instrument for God's Kingdom.
Best wishes to everyone for a JOYFUL, HEALTHY , HOPEFUL, DREAM- FILLED year -
