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Saturday, December 31, 2011

DON'T LOOK BACK-

Last post for the year---I've done a LOT of thinking--what to write----I am being directed like Lot's wife--"Don't Look Back"--

So--Instead of rehashing what you all already know--I am going to look forward and give you my list of "I Hope To's" for 2012. I don't call them resolutions----resolutions can be broken and then you are defeated. "Hope To's"---well if you slip up and sometimes fail--start over--try again.

Here they are in quite random order:

1. Turn toward God---moment by moment--seek Him---don't sit around waiting for Him to hit me over the head (perhaps He has already done that a time or two)---Look for Him--tune in to Him---Embrace Him--Let Him be Him---and show me how He wants me to be.

2. Find balance in my life--church, family, work, play, fun, exercise---strive to come up with a better balance--ALL work and no play makes Lora a VERY dull girl.

3. Laugh---smile----have fun---don't dwell on the what if's, why's, if only's--accept what is---go from there and find joy.

4. Plan a project for others--at least once a quarter---keep my eyes and ears open and find time to do for others--even when working.

5. Enjoy and be with all my wonderful friends--make time---take time---no excuses.

6. Listen--to those around me and that God places in my path---be perceptive of what is being said and pro-active about what I can do.

7. Dig in the dirt---paint a wall---continue to make this my home.

8. Listen for how God is directing me about my work. Do the best I can for those that I work for-be a friend and mentor to those that I work with--use the wisdom and knowledge gained from all these years--for the betterment of those that I am surrounded by.

9. Be a better Mother and Lulu to the most important people in my life. Listen-play-help-be there for them. Remind them of how proud I am of them and who they are---Give them my blessing.

10. Live in Peace---with Who God Is--Who I Am--and Where I Find Myself--accept-embrace-make the most of each moment He gives me. Know the plans He has for me---and know His great undeserved love for me. Know that He indeed has His eye upon me each second and is never surprised.

I am grateful for all that have read---
all that have supported openly--
all that care--

God Bless You All Mightly in 2012-HAPPY NEW YEAR!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year, Loralu!

Lora H. said...

Sorry I failed to sign my name on that post.

Anonymous said...

Well.....all I can say is I need to do some of these same things.....yet you do so many of these already......you are the ultimate servant....I truly do not know of anyone who gives of herself more than you do......Happy New Year My Sweet Friend......Luh Ya!
Goosie

Anonymous said...

Well.....all I can say is I need to do some of these same things.....yet you do so many of these already......you are the ultimate servant....I truly do not know of anyone who gives of herself more than you do......Happy New Year My Sweet Friend......Luh Ya!
Goosie

Gabe said...

Awesome list, Mom. Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

happy new year!! cheers to the year ahead...

ann

Kathy Sims said...

Lora,
May the Lord bless and protect you; may the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you; may He be gracious to you and show you His favor, and give you His peace. (Numbers 6:24-25 TLB)
Love you,
Kathy

Deb said...

Perfect list! I am going to review this periodically. Looking back is not what God created us for...but for striving.... for living. The Lord has used you to point out I spend way too much time looking in my rear view mirror and I too need to embrace hope and expect this to be a good year. See, you are being used daily by our Lord! Thank you dear Loralu for your faithfulness. Blessings to you for 2012!

Anonymous said...

I can not top that list. It is a great one we could all aim to do. Thanks for organizing you thoughts for the new year and causing all of us to consider our own plans. You have always been a servant Lora. Thank you for your example and the prodding we all need to.set our eyes on the goal that is set before us. Happy New Year my friend and may God give you many blessings in 2012. Can you believe a new year is here.