Last year’s New Year’s resolutions revolved around a healthier lifestyle for me. I focused on weight loss, more steps per day, increased sleep time, and stress reduction. I improved in each area but only reached my weight loss goal. I plan to continue to work on the other healthy habits in 2020.
Although stress reduction last year included laughing with friends, in last week’s blog I mentioned that my resolution for 2020 was to laugh more. I believe laughter is a great way to unwind throughout the day.
In the past month, I’ve read several blog posts encouraging readers to select a theme word or phrase as an alternative to a New Year’s resolution. Some writers also suggest a scripture verse for the year. A great idea. I’d like to share my word and verse with you.
My word is “trust.” I choose for 2020 to trust God more and the promises His Word holds for me. In Him to daily provide, guide, and protect me. To trust He will move on my behalf in His time and His way, as I wait on His will to be carried out in my life.
Why did I choose this word? According to Dictionary.com, trust means: to have confidence in; rely or depend on. Sometimes I feel that I need to be in control and try to fix things on my own, but I know that I need to rely upon God. I tend to be a worrier. But God’s Word tells me not to worry.
Philippians 4:6 (NLT) is my verse for 2020.
Don’t worry about anything; instead,
pray about everything.
Tell God what you need,
and thank him for all he has done.
Verse 7 tells us the benefit of trusting God. You will experience God’s peace.
When I’m caught up in a frenzy, filled with anxiety, or overwhelmed with my to-do-list, family dynamics, activities, travel, relationships, or writing, peace is a welcomed blessing. God knows what I need, and His peace calms the craziness in my life. I need His peace daily, therefore, I must trust Him in all things.
What is your Word for 2020? Please share in the comments below.
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