I love to reflect on a past year to see what I have learned and how I have grown. Below is a word for each letter that immediately came to me upon reflection of 2014. A – attitude. It ‘s all about the attitude in how things are approached. Once the attitude changes it’s so surprising to see how the situations change.
B – brave. Be brave and watch what unfolds!
C – chapters. There were many chapters that I finally closed and said good-bye to forever - with a very heavy heart; but I know that God has something so much better!
D – devo. What a difference it makes in your day!
E – evolve. Our way of evolving is usually vastly different than the way God is trying to evolve us. Be receptive!
F- faith. Such a simple word. Such a huge requirement!
G – God. Is. In. Everything. If you just let Him.
H – heart. It is the vessel through which the Holy Spirit speaks. Listen!
I – influence. You have such a huge sphere of influence. Remember someone is always watching and learning from you even in the minute things.
J – justification. I had to let it go. Some things are just as they are.
K – knowledge. Never stop thirsting for knowledge. The more you know the more you grow! (Insert NBC chimes here)
L – love. It all starts and ends with love.
M – movement. Propel forward. Don’t remain underdeveloped.
N- nice. Just be nice! Have the maturity and courage to talk to someone that hurt you. Don’t be so opinionated on things you many know nothing about and tear others down as a result of your pain (especially through social media outlets). The receiving end just hurts.
O – openness. Be open to see where God is leading you. It is often down a path that is narrow, challenging, and very far from the one you thought you wanted/needed to be on.
P – productivity. Learn to use resources and words efficiently. Ensure that what you are doing has meaning … and significance.
Q – quiet. When I wanted to retort I just stayed quiet and turned in a different direction. There is power in silence.
R – react. Careful how you act and react. Consequences of innate reaction are often much more treacherous and long lasting than your immediate gratification.
S – sin. No sin is worse, less or better than another. Careful with your judgment.
T – truth and trust. Be truthful so you never have to watch over your shoulder; justify; or double-step. Trust in the truth!
U – unwavering. No matter how hard it gets remember that you asked God to grow and stretch you. No growth comes without pain. Don’t waiver from your course!
V – victory. Be in tune with small victories that you accomplish as well as the ones God accomplishes on your behalf.
W – wilderness. Sometimes is seems like we wander and wander in the wilderness. Take heart! If you are obedient it is amazing to see what’s at the clearing.
X – (e)xellence. Everything that you do; do it with excellence!
Y – yearn. Yearn for something more. Dig for something deeper. Never settle.
Z – zealous. Be passionate!