It’s 2019! When did that happen, and when did life start going so fast? If you’re anything like me, you’re probably scrambling into the new year, trying to catch up after the holidays, and hoping, praying your goals stick. Can I get an amen?
I made a lot of goals last year, but I didn’t make them realistically. I didn’t look at my season of life and everything going on and set myself up for success. The planner in me feels behind. But I know that goal setting for me this year needs to be slow, more intentional. I want to plan with a purpose.
Which leads me to my heart and desire and one word for 2019:
More being instead of doing
More savoring rather than scheduling
More conversations than events
More Jesus than good church things
More writing than worrying
More joy than people-pleasing
More trusting than wondering
More presence than stress
More of just being me this year. I already know it’s going to be crazy. I already know of some very fun things coming up. I know that 2019 is going to be a year for the books. And I. Don’t. Want. To. Miss. It.
Which means things need to change. Some externally. But a lot internally. Goals are in motion. Goals that set me up for success. Goals to build relationships, write, travel, sit and soak, spend time with the people that matter most, but most importantly to be present with Jesus and with whatever I’m doing, wherever I am.
I’m claiming Psalm 16 as my passage for the year, but specifically Psalm 16:11: “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” He shows me where life is found. With Him is fullness of joy. At His side are pleasures forever. What part of that doesn’t sound amazing?
So, I’m taking an inventory of the things that steal my joy. And I’m taking an inventory of my response. I’m reclaiming. I’m growing. And I’m excited (and a little nervous) about what the change will bring. But this I know…change is often the beginning of beautiful adventures.
Your turn! What’s your one word, focus, or goal for 2019? And tell me why!
