2019 - New Year

Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His PURPOSE."

2019 is here and I am asking the Lord what He has for me. This is where I was lead, with the emphasis on purpose.

Purpose....intentional....focus

This year I need to live with purpose, live intentional and FOCUS!

Where is my focus? Am I self-focused or God-focused?

To say I am easily distracted, is an understatement. No matter how hard I may try, there are too many times I lose focus. For example-I may have started working on laundry, then see the dishes, then a project I MUST finish.....before I know it, I have a wrinkled mass of laundry hanging out in the dryer, dishes soaking in now cold water, and more of a mess than masterpiece. (not to mention the countless started posts that never get finished or published on here....)

This year, I need to put away all distraction and learn to set my sights on what God has planned. No more rabbit trails, no more forgotten priorities.

It's hard. Already I have struggled with anxiety over situations I have no control over, over-analyzed things I have said or done, and wished for a redo. It is only day 4. [sigh]

Lord, I know I am called for a purpose. Help me to focus on you so that my purpose is fulfilled. Keep the distractions few, but when they do pop up, help me to withstand my fleshly desire to chase after it. This year I am expecting things to be refreshed in my walk with You....a new fire, new desire, greater intensity to know more of You. Thank you for taking time to listen to me, know me, love me.....I declare 2019 a year where my focus is redirected back to You, back to my first love.....