I am declaring the things that I want to leave behind.. I can't take these things with me into 2009... I can't... I won't...
I am leaving behind.... fear of rejection, fear of abandonment, fear of man, and the loss in my life...
Instead, in 2009, I am going to do as the Serenity Prayer says: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things "I Can", and the wisdom to know the difference...
There are some things in my life that have not changed, and for whatever reason, the Lord has not changed them... But, I know He has a greater purpose in it or HE would have already done it... I do believe that... There are also some amazing things HE has done.. And I am so thankful for them... I know it all serves HIS greater purpose...
I want my greatest desire to be HIM... I lay down my dreams and desires at His feet (again), and trust that whatever HE wants for my life will happen... I am going to accept it, and live this life...
I am going to get totally healthy: mentally, physically, and spiritually... I want to stay committed to that...
And I am going to start speaking LIFE over my life.... Psalm 118:17: I will not die; instead, I will live to tell what the Lord has done. The boys and I end our prayer time at night with me speaking life and a blessing over their lives.. I say: You are a mighty man of God, Soldier for the Lord, a Blessing, Obedient and an Overcomer...
I think that we feel weird sometimes declaring positive things (TRUTH) about ourselves and over our lives, especially when we don't "FEEL" it, but I am going to start.. I am a mighty woman of God, a Soldier for the Lord, a Blessing, Obedient, and an Overcomer! It does not matter if I feel it or not, I will speak it by faith... Proverbs 18:21 Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit—you choose.
I choose to believe it "for myself" that I REALLY AM FORGIVEN, and I am going to LIVE LIKE IT! No more religion... A whole lot more relationship... And love..., freely given, and freely accepted...
Dear Heavenly Father thank you SO much for a visit from Tracy and the great big huge blessing of visiting her at her blog! May You hold tight to Your daughters hand, fill her heart with Your words of truth and love. Surround her with Your peace, comfort, and make her feet step out in Your grace. WE love You Lord-Amen
ReplyDeleteI LOVED reading your heart today...please know I am praying for you right now...may God do some great big things in your life this New Year!
Hi Tracy - Ok, getting teary-eyed over here as I read this. I can't tell you how I understand those words. God has been bringing me through a similar journey for a few years. The Freedom is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteI have already prayed the same prayer as On Purpose. God has also placed you on my heart several times this week to pray over that other situation. I hope all is well.
"The enemy comes only to steal, kill, and destroy; but I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10
Rich blessings to you as He brings you into the New Year!
Happy New Year! May we live breathe and sleep Jesus this year!
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you, Tracy!
Angela