1/365 2020 vision quest
2020
I don't know what lies ahead,
but I do know that at this time next year
I want to have a clearer vision of who God is
and who I am in Him.
New Years Eve I gave my family some glasses and challenged them to reflect on 2019.
What do they know is shuttering their vision?
Are there things they know they need to get rid of?
What do they need to hold onto?
I shared my personal 2020 vision and told them that was what I want for them as well. Nothing is more important than eternity and our relationship with Jesus. I provided paper and a variety of colored pencils, markers, etc. and asked them to take a few minutes to write or draw their own vision for 2020. Things they wanted to say goodbye to, what they hoped to see.
January 1,2020 began with this passage in my time alone with Jesus:
“I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
my first reminder as I focus on having a clearer vision of who God is and who I am in Him?
the hairs of my head are NUMBERED-(not counted, numbered!)
When the enemy whispers lies and fear tries to encroach on my peace and steal my joy, remember God loves me, He is aware of even the smallest details in my life! Don't live in fear!
A new song showed up on my Spotify playlist last night:
I don't know what lies ahead,
but I do know that at this time next year
I want to have a clearer vision of who God is
and who I am in Him.
New Years Eve I gave my family some glasses and challenged them to reflect on 2019.
What do they know is shuttering their vision?
Are there things they know they need to get rid of?
What do they need to hold onto?
I shared my personal 2020 vision and told them that was what I want for them as well. Nothing is more important than eternity and our relationship with Jesus. I provided paper and a variety of colored pencils, markers, etc. and asked them to take a few minutes to write or draw their own vision for 2020. Things they wanted to say goodbye to, what they hoped to see.
January 1,2020 began with this passage in my time alone with Jesus:
“I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
my first reminder as I focus on having a clearer vision of who God is and who I am in Him?
the hairs of my head are NUMBERED-(not counted, numbered!)
When the enemy whispers lies and fear tries to encroach on my peace and steal my joy, remember God loves me, He is aware of even the smallest details in my life! Don't live in fear!
A new song showed up on my Spotify playlist last night:
Great song, great words. I think it was this time last year you said what your word for the new year would be. Mine was hope. So I thought about what it should be for this year and decided it would be two - trust and listen. Trust God to lead and listen to His still small voice. So I decided to launch out and cook some pork and sauerkraut for my dinner tonight. While shaving this morning the thought came to me that I should invite one of the guys I hang out with at McDonald's to join me tonight. He is one who doesn't do church. I thought is this coming from God? Am I supposed to listen to this thought. I've not had anyone over for dinner since Carole's death because I don't cook much. So I decided I'd ask him today. Wouldn't you know he and I arrived at McDonald's at the same time this morning. So, I asked. He declined, but I asked. Big step for me.
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