Thursday, January 1, 2009

My Word for the Year...


Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven. The Message Matt. 5:14
Melissa @ The Inspired Room (http://theinspiredroom.net/) set some montly goals for her "A beautiful Life" Friday linkie thing! I was inspired, so in true "theifing" fashion, I stole her idea and changed them up a bit. I set 12 monthly goals to focus on each month to SHINE.

January: Organization
February: Solitude (regular quiet times)
March: Heathly Living
April: Financial Freedom
May: Family
June: Balanced Living
July: Missions
August: Contentment
September: Routines
October: Hospitality
November: Gratitude
December: Giving
Looking forward to sharing 2009 with you all!

6 comments:

Amy said...

Wow...sounds like you've been doing lots of thinking/introspection already...and it's only Jan. 1st! :) Good things to think about. Thanks for sharing...

ck said...

Hello there! I stopped by after Michael shared the link to your blog - and couldn't stop reading! :-) I just wanted to let you know that I am truly touched by your writing. It is inspiring to see someone letting God shine through them so clearly. Thank you!
Chrissa Ortega

Ann said...

I stumbled upon your blog and hope you don't mind that I stop back. You have a wonderful way of looking at life and are quite inspirational. *hugs* Blessings.

Chrissy (Cooper) Whitten said...

You go girl! Oh how God has worked on you this yar...and oh how wonderful the strides you are making. Sorry, I've been out of the loop. I never got the rest of my Christmas cards sent...be prepared for Valentines. I love the pic of Evy...so beautiful....thank you so much! Love you!

Jessica said...

I love this! I might borrow this, and we can blog about it together. I am going to link this in our blog.

Michelle said...

Happy new year!