2013 has
begun. Happy New Year to all my family and friends and to whoever else the Lord
many lead to my blog. Rich and I have been praying for awhile now asking the
Lord to direct our decisions, and after much prayer we made the decision to
move back to NY if our house does not sell by my birthday in March. Our plan is
to drive the Morningstar back to NY and enjoy the beautiful experience. We plan
to leave the OYCM in early June and travel the inter-coastal waterway from
Florida to NY. We hope to take all
summer exploring and making memories. Once we get back to NY we will store the
boat for the winter and see what the Lord has in store for us. Of course the
Lord is able to change our plans as He sees fit and we are 100% in favor of it.
It is time for us to pursue our dream and we are open to the new adventure the
Lord has in store of us. The Lord has called all of us to a faith walk and
without faith it is impossible to please God. So our hearts are set on
following the direction of the Lord.
“For I know the plans I have for you,”
declares the Lord,
“Plans to prosper you and not harm
you, plans to give you hope and a future.
(Jeremiah 29:11)
I believe
that in 2013 the Lord wants me to come to Him with a teachable spirit eager to
be changed. I have come to learn a life walk
with Jesus is one of continual newness. I believe in 2013 the Lord is telling
me not to cling to my old ways as I step into this New Year. It is my desire to
seek the Lord’s face with an open mind knowing that my journey will involve
being transformed by the renewing of my mind. I have learned that when I focus
my mind on Jesus, He is always attentive to me. He sees me with a steady eye
always focused on me and what is best for me. Jesus knows me completely and loves
me unconditionally. So as 2013 begins Rich and I are going to obey God and give
ourselves fully to the adventure of increasing attentiveness to God’s presence
and will for us.
Oh precious
Lord Jesus as I learn to come into your presence and spend more time with you,
please help my thoughts not to jump ahead to future plans and problems. Bring
my mind back to you so I can experience your refreshment and renewal. Let your
healing love and presence soak into me as I focus my thoughts on you. Help me
become equipped to face whatever my day may bring. I need your strength and the refreshment of
your presence. I believe that you go before me to open up the way and also walk
beside me. I know that when I ask you and acknowledge you that you truly will
make your path clear. Thank you Precious Jesus.
I had a doctor
appointment this morning. She gave me a 1300 calorie meal plan. She told me not
to expect to loss much weight for three months that my body does not trust me (my
paraphrase) and I must prove myself by eating healthy for three months before
the true effects will kick in. I have never heard that before. I just know that
it has been harder to lose weight. I already committed to doing a 21 day Daniel Fast which I am beginning on
Sunday but once it is over I will go right on the new eating plan. It really
does look healthy. So a few hours ago I said goodbye to my last double chocolate
fudge brownie. That was much easier than having to say goodbye to my afternoon
Gate Coffee experience. I am excited about the changes that will be taking
place this year and I know as long as I hold onto the hand of Jesus I will make
it. In my prayer time each day I will be praying for all of my followers. Happy
New Year and may the Lord bless you and keep you healthy and safe. In these days of unexpected times Jesus is the only true anchor to hold on to. Be Blessed!
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