Welcome to my new blog. This blog, Weekly Reflections, will be real, not full of fluff. I like to write and live where the rubber meets the road, as they say. There’s no time for anything less. Life is now, today, this minute, so can we travel this road together whether we know each other or not? I pray I can write articles that will move you in a positive direction and in the direction of our Lord. I pray I can inspire you to positively affect the world around you. So, from me to you, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year and to pray for God’s blessing and protection to cover you. Sincerely, Sally
I wonder how many articles are written on new year’s resolutions every year? The beginning of a new year prompts us to think about making changes, but how many of us actually succeed?
I, like many other people, want to improve my health and my weight. After the sickness and death of my husband in 2021, I was at a place where I did not take good care of myself. I was too overwhelmed by it all and everything I had to do. Even in 2022 I felt somewhat that way. Life is just hard sometimes.
In 2023, I want to work on myself and my ministry of reaching out to others, praying with others and working with groups that meet people’s needs.
I know how I have succeeded before and I must retrace my steps and start all over. First, I have to make a plan and second, pray and ask the Lord to help me. I have found I can’t do this alone; I need the Lord. He is my strength, as in my favorite bible verse, Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
When I try to do things without the Lord, I’m not very successful. With His help, I can write books, lose weight and do many things I never thought I could. When I get too busy and neglect time with the Lord, I find I step back from what is best for me. I tell myself, “I don’t care about my weight!” And that is not so, because I do care a lot about my health and my weight.
It’s time to put on the full armor of God, Ephesians 6:10-18, and step back into my destiny and joy. Let’s all start anew, anyone with me?
Prayer:
Lord, you know my strengths and weaknesses better than anyone. I need YOUR strength, Lord. I am sorry I have allowed too many things to keep me too busy for you. Help me start over Lord. Help me once again walk in the glory of your presence and into the destiny you have planned for me. Guide me, Lord. Thank you for loving me and being patient with me. Forgive me when I have failed you Lord, I am sorry.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Beautiful! Just what I needed today! Christine Panzero Chismar
Thank you Sally. Enjoyed reading your blog & Prayer. We all need someone to lean on.
Thanks for the inspiration Sally, I’m sort of going through a rough patch right now myself. Your blog was what I needed to hear tonight.
Boy did I need this Sally! You’re writing is so inspirational and I know God is leading you to help others, like me! Thank you for your gift! I’m going to make 2023 a year of betterment too!