Loose weight, get fit, read my Bible more…these are typical examples of my new years resolutions. Like millions of people each year, every January I reflect on the past year and identify 2 or 3 (okay so maybe more like 10) habits that I want to kick out of or introduce to my life. Also like millions of people, by the end of January if not before, I realise that going to the gym 3 times a week is not happening; I am continuing to eat way too much chocolate; and I am still rubbish at reading my Bible regularly. This year I have decided to try a new approach to resolutions - focusing on only one word.
The idea is simple. Instead of focusing on regrets and past mistakes, the ‘My One Word’ project suggests that you channel your plans for life change into one word which creates a vision for your future. Throughout the year the word acts as a lens through which you see the world, face daily challenges and attempt to understand scripture. So I thought I would give it a go, and since I am fairly useless at keeping my resolutions I decided to try my hand at blogging for some public accountability.
After writing a number of lists and prayerfully considering them, I have chosen my word for the year *Drum roll please*
UNCOMFORTABLE.
Not exactly the love, peace or happiness that I would have perhaps preferred. But while being uncomfortable is not often desired, over the last few days I have begun to see it as a call to step out of the boat and walk on water - out of my comfort zone with my eyes fixed on Jesus. It is also a reminder of the millions of people worldwide who are living much more uncomfortably than me.
As I embark on this journey, I am taking some time to assess who I am now and where I want to be a year from now.
Who am I now?
Where do I want to be?
Closer to God. Living the life HE planned for me. Trying to see the world through his eyes.
