Obedience.
It’s a new year. Time for resolutions. Goal settings. Wish lists. Vision Boards.
It feels good to set new goals.
Wait...how am I supposed to achieve all the things I have set for myself?
Tradition planted so many rhythms in our lives. But these rhythms are from when life was a lot slower. Every year I set my New Year's Resolution. And every year I am pretty sure I lose focus on my resolution. I have been doing some soul searching to understand why I fail at sticking to my resolution.
You wanna know what I found out?
I found out I set too many resolutions and I don't pray about what I need to be doing for the year.
With that realization, I decided to start this year differently. This year I am focusing on my intentionality of going to and listening to God. I am spending time in prayer to hear from God and what HE has for me.
Each year my friends and I have a word for the year. Each year I have taken an online quiz that automates my word for me. I realized that I am not a fan of the algorithm telling me what my word is for the year. This time I decided to sit with God and listen to what He has for me. I spent some time in prayer and there were words floating EVERYWHERE.
Bold, courageous,believe, etc.
I was like “ Lord, why did you give me soooo many words?” Then I realized I had so many words because I hadn’t silenced the noises in my head. One thing about our God is that He is not a God of chaos. He is a God of peace and clarity. I took control of the noise and shut it down and instantly one word popped up and it was crystal clear: obedience.
What does obedience look like for me in this season of life?
That is the first question I had to ask myself. There are many scriptures in the Bible that mention obedience and being obedient. But, which one does God want me to focus on? As I skimmed through verses, one stuck out to me. Deuteronomy 5:33 “Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper in the land you shall possess.”
Ok God, I hear you.
I have struggled over the years believing that my dreams will be a reality. I believe God gave me my word to put me in a place to trust Him and obey His steps for my life. I know the desires of my heart are in alignment with His because of the relationship I have with Him. But at the same time I doubt they will become reality. That is not ok.
God said that I need to be obedient to His word and His promises and receive the blessings He has for me, I need to walk in full faith and trust in the steps he has set for me.
This means being BOLD, courageous, and to believe.
This year I will put myself in places I am not comfortable in. I will be obedient when The Father tells me to move. I will not be afraid and I will not let the enemy feed me lies.
I am excited about living in the truth God set for me. And I am excited to share this journey with you all. I pray for each of you to embrace what God has for you and to know that He is the author of your life. He will never lead you astray.
God’s Love and Mine,
Carrie
