New Year's Resolutions/Goals
Let me start this section off with the fact that I hate New Year's Resolutions. Sure fire way to ensure I go directly into a failure rut on January 3rd, decide to make "resolutions". This year is a big year for me as you know. 2012 is seriously a year of preparation. I am a very blessed gal as I have amazing friends who are gifted in many, many areas! One of those amazing friends teaches a class every January on goal setting, mission and vision. I love goals. Well I love setting goals and then have a really tough time fulling them because they are so high and lofty. But with her help I was able to understand goal setting better and allow the Lord to lead me where HE wants me to go this year.
One of my major year-long goals for 2012 is to get healthy. Yeah I know that is a typical "resolution" but this is for real! My health has been in the pits for quite some time, and I'm not just talking weight. So I have made goals with eating habits, to invite and allow the Lord to break food addictions, and to work out regularly. So far, I can honestly say that this goal is being worked through. I am pacing myself in this area and setting myself up for success and not failure!
Lots of goals for this year, all working towards the two same ends - Love Jesus with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, and get to Africa!!!
Vision/Mission
In the FOCUS class (talked about above) we were to go to the Lord and figure out what our Mission for the years is and what our life's Vision is. This was hard for me. I have so many passions and want to effect change in so many areas. Sometimes I get really overwhelmed when I think about everything. I am still waiting on the Lord to reveal with clarity what my mission and vision are, but this is what I'm thinking thus far -
2012 Mission: Deep Calls to Deep
Cultivate deep intimacy with Jesus, Engage with the deep longings of my heart, Prepare for the deep needs of Africa.
Life's Vision:
To be a mother to the motherless - Spiritual mother and Adoptive mother
Mali
I have high hopes that I will be moving to Mali the first week or so in January (2013). That is just at a year away! I have so many things to do before that move can happen. With the Lord's strength I am partnering with Him to accomplish all that He is putting before me to complete. Depending on the day I am either ridiculously excited or terrified or a mixture of both! Right now I am planting myself in the truth that God is in control, that He has ordained my steps and has called me to serve in Mali, and because of those truths He will provide for all my needs. Yes, that is easier said than done, not gonna lie!
Pressure
My heart has been feeling a lot of pressure lately. Spiritual and emotional pressure that is. I have scummed to feeling overwhelmed most days which is not productive at all. Trying to juggle many things right now I feel like I'm failing at all of them. Just another reminder that I am in a season of preparation and pruning. The Lord is gently yet forcefully showing me that I need to cut back or completely out many things in my life. Which can be even more added pressure. A vicious cycle that I am having to surrender minutely to the Lord. I'm leaning on His strength not mine!
Whelp, there you have it. My January recap. Just me learning to lean and trust Jesus, still trying to figure out this missionary bit, and taking it all one day at a time. I pray this month and this year finds you closer to Jesus (however He sees fit to do that!).
In His arms and not moving from here,
Nicole
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