However, a different word kept coming back to me. The word remember. At first I thought maybe because I've been having these little lapses of where did I put this? Or racking my brain to think of the right word for. . .but it just kept feeling like the right word. So I brainstormed. Remember what, God? And this is how He spoke to me. . .
Remember:
- His promises
- His words on my heart
- Only love today
- Listen more, talk less
- His perfect plans
- Treat my body like a temple
- Give them grace
- All I'm promised is today
- They are only little once
- Life is not an emergency
- Be patient, I don't know the battle someone else is fighting.
- God's got this.
- To shine his light
- to retreat
- to be still
- His love for me
- I am His beloved.
At church New Year's Day, God spoke through our pastor to remember these three things this year: affection, affirmation, attention.
My Mission Statement: This year I will remember to be kinder to myself, to my spouse, to my kids, to everyone I meet. Smile more. Frown less. Remember: I set the tone for the house.
Value: The time we have together. Get off devices and pay attention. Carve out family time and individual quality time. Read aloud daily. Remember: All we have is today.
Verse: "Remember His covenant forever, the word which He commanded to a thousand generations." 1 Chronicles 16:15
When I get overwhelmed because let's face it, all of the above is A LOT TO REMEMBER. . .I simply need to remember Him. He will supply whatever it is I need to remember in that moment. Here's to a new year in a new place with a new outlook on life. Let's live it and love like never before!
