another blank slate.
You know what's going to happen,
but you write them anyway.
Before three weeks have passed,
the slate is not so blank,
and the year is not so new.
February first goes by,
and you've done it yet again.
you set yourself up so high,
just to crash down again.
And you want to give up.
How about a new way?
Instead of setting goals
where the goals are equal
to checklists and chores
and you have no room to grow...
How about we learn from the past,
and continue on with joy,
knowing that what we learn this year
will last us all our life.
Celebrate the accomplishments,
rather than mourn over the mistakes,
because not one of us is perfect-
but God loves us anyway.
So don't give up!
(image courtesy of unsplash.com)
Goals are good- and very important- but I'm finally figuring out that they don't define us or our worth. Jesus has already done that for us, so will you join me in a new way of thinking for 2018? Let's sit back, write those goals, and walk with confidence in His love all year long, no matter what comes our way. Let's celebrate the victories, learn from the losses, and praise Him for His goodness.
(Oh, and I just realized this is A Purpose and A Promise's 100th post... what perfect timing!) Happy New Year!
