Changes in 2010

Kelly’s Korner is hosting another “Show Us How You Live” party, and the theme is resolutions for 2010. Here are a few of mine:

1. First and foremost, I want to have a better prayer life. I believe that one should talk to and worship God throughout the day……. while in the car, cleaning house, exercising etc…..as you might do with a friend. But, I have recently been convicted about my lack of time solely devoted to alone time with the Lord. Of course, we always have prayer time at night with the kids and as a couple at night…….but, I don’t do a very good job of setting aside time just to listen to God’s voice and be one- on-one with Him. The other day, I was listening to one of my favorite pastors, Charles Stanley, speak about intimacy with God. His words REALLY spoke to me. He said that at night if you are just praying for this and that and so and so and then immediately falling asleep…….you are really missing out on a truly intimate relationship with God. Obviously, a relationship takes two people…..each talking and LISTENING! Pastor Stanley said that the simple act of getting on your knees to pray will help you just concentrate on God and focus all of your attention on Him. I have heard Stanley even comment on his own prayer life where he shared that he lays on his face to pray. Boy, there have been times I have done that too…….but it has been during real valley moments where I was crying out to God for help…..not just in my everyday prayer life.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m certainly not saying that you have to be in a particular position or place to talk with the Lord. He WANTS us to walk and commune with Him as we go about our day! But, I just feel led to devote more energy to just intimate God and Kristen time.

I have already made a change in the twins’ prayer time at night. We have always just said our prayers in their bed, and honestly, there is usually real heavy squirming and lack of attention. But the other night, I asked them, “What are people supposed to do when they see a King?” Having seen Cinderella, Anastasia and Robin Hood one zillion times, they knew the answer right away! They both said together, “Bow!” So, I told them that because Jesus is so Holy and is the King of Kings we need to start getting on our knees when we talk to Him at night. They understood and Karson especially thought this was a great idea!

So, in essence, my top priority for 2010 is to spend more focused, alone time with Christ........communing with Him and LISTENING! Everyday brings us closer to spending eternity with Him…..and I wanna know Him as much as I can before I see Him face to face!

2. I also wanna be more patient with my children and hubby. I think most all mommies have this desire! It is hard not to lose your cool when the playroom you stayed up past midnight to make spotless looks like a war zone by lunchtime! Or, when you find a hammer and screwdriver left on the top of your very scratchable dining room table! But, I am gonna try to remember that these days of mess and mayhem are VERY fleeting…….and I am gonna do my best to enjoy them! 3. Organization is another top resolution I am gonna try to keep in 2010. I hate messes that can be seen…….like mail cluttered on my kitchen countertops or odds and ends just lying around. However, I have a terrible knack for just “sticking” things somewhere to get them out of sight…..i.e. my closets, drawers, cabinets and garage aren’t too tidy! So, I am hoping to do better in this area from now on. And to get a jumpstart on this, I have already cleaned out and completely organized ALL of the bedroom closets…..including the playroom and office! Just don’t look in my purse or my car………yet!

4. Finally, I need, need, need to start running/working out again!! I know I am out of shape!! I want to have more energy and feel better! I would love to be able to run in the Crazy 8’s this year! Hopefully, my couple of miles on the treadmill will soon turn into 4 and then 5! We will see! The kids are now in bed and I am off to try out my new Wii Personal Trainer! Let’s see if I can make it through the moderate level work-out! Daddy Oz did it today and really worked up a sweat……..so I may be in BIG trouble!!

Don’t forget to visit Kelly’s Korner for more 2010 resolutions!