I loved my adventure so much and the idea of adventure, that I plan to continue to seeking adventure in 2019. I'll post soon about my adventures if you want to join.
My primary reason for tonight's post is about my word(s) for 2019. Since 2009, I've chosen words, either to focus on throughout the year, or in reflection of my year that I feel best represented that year. You can see those here and here. It's neat to look back and see how much each word or phrase truly represented that year or helped me focus on something I wanted to work on.
Reflecting on 2018 and looking forward to 2019, I really wanted to choose a word or words that would help me keep my momentum of happiness, joy, and peace that I have found in 2018. I also just started to listen to my own heart through my prayers and listen to what God was laying on my heart.
I had a few words in mind, but when walking through Hobby Lobby and thinking about those words, God reached up and nudged me to choose my first word: STRONG
When I thought about using STRONG as my word, I thought about all of the aspects that this can apply to in my life. Since having my sweet boy, I know I have changed my thinking about a lot of things. I am the single parent by choice. I'm raising a son that I want to grow up to be a good man. When I think of STRONG, I think of being strong in the 4 Fs: Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness.
Number 1 priority is to grow my faith, so that I can help cultivate my little man's faith. I have to be the example to him and help him grow in Christ.
Another priority is to grow those strong relationships with Family and Friends. I'm close to so many people and I want to make sure I keep that up. Plus, my family and friends are my village for my "son"shine. He needs to see me strengthening those relationships, praying for them, and living the word for them.
Now that I have my little buddy, I am more motivated than ever to get healthy. Notice, I didn't say skinny or fit necessarily, but healthy and STRONG. I want to be able to play sports with my kid and run and play with him. I want to be able to do those things without being totally out of breath or worn out after 5 minutes. Me getting healthy and STRONG, is as much for him as it is for me.
I'm not just stuck on the 4 Fs to be STRONG, but I know if I begin with these 4 areas to focus on being Strong, it will snowball and continue in other aspects.
Now, you may be wondering why my post is titled Strong and Steadfast. As I really started looking at and figuring out my word for the year, God laid on my heart that I've been here and tried this before; I've said I would grow my faith by reading and studying the Bible more, that I would spend more time with friends and family, that I would work out and get fit...
So knowing my heart, God told me I need to be STEADFAST in my endeavors this year.
Of course, I wanted to know more about this word, so naturally I looked up the definitions to make sure I understand it:
resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Synonyms: loyal, faithful, committed, devoted, dedicated, dependable, reliable, steady, true, constant, solid, trusty
So, yep! 2019 I will be STRONG and STEADFAST in all that I do. It's no longer just about me, it's about my baby boy too.
