WELCOME !

Well, this is my first post to my new blog. My husband has been encouraging me to create a blog to keep in touch with friends and be an encouragment to others. I hope I can succeed in doing this. I often times feel that I need encouragement myself so I hope this works in a two- fold way.
I am thinking about the New Year and New Year's resolutions. Isn't it great that God gives us a chance to feel like we can start over again? A time of reflection, reevaluating priorities, a clean slate. The really neat thing is that when we are believers in Christ, we can confess our sins and and he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. The best part is that it can be at anytime and not only the beginning of the year. Thank goodness! If I had to wait until January to confess all of my sins for the year I'd be praying continually until about the end of February!
For the New Year my first priority is to continue growing in my relationship with the Lord. I would love to read through the Bible in a year. My next resolution is to enjoy my husband and children more. I get so task oriented that often times I feel like I'm not taking time to just enjoy those that I love so much. Last but not least, I'd like to be faithful to getting a daily 30. minute walk in. The fresh air, changes in the seasons, quietness, a time to clear my head and enjoy God's creation is very therapeutic for me. If you think of me when your praying...........please pray for these areas for me. I covet your prayers. If you have any New Year's resolutions that you need prayer for........let me know and I will remember you. May God bless you richly in this coming year!