A lot has happened in 2016 and it included a blogging break from this blog so that I can dedicate more time in Read Pray Move Ministry. However, at the end of 2016, Read Pray Move Ministry had to face a major change. You can read more about it here. In a way, it is a relief to enter into 2017 with a new direction, but to tell you the truth, I am a little apprehensive. We hit the ground running in 2016 with our game plan and schedule, and things didn't turn out quite the way we planned it.
Although 2016 was a whirlwind of unmet expectations, God's timing was and always is impeccable. Towards the end of the year, I was blessed to have two weeks off from school for Christmas break. In the last two weeks, I spent my free time digging into God's Word and reading Wild and Free. In my digging, and a few devotionals I have read, I came across Proverbs 19:21,"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails."
I have read and quoted this verse before. However, as I was praying for my verse for 2017, this came to me loud and clear from more than one source. This short, two part Proverb was exactly what I needed to remind me that GOD IS ALWAYS IN CONTROL. I am here for God's glory and purpose. I won't waste my time lamenting over 2016. All I know is that I have learned not to ignore the still small voice that tells me to pause as long as I need to for God's leading. But what does this mean for me for 2017?
1- I will set my goals, but it will be wide open to God's leading. As much as I want to have a set
game plan for my ministry and business, I won't set it all in stone.
game plan for my ministry and business, I won't set it all in stone.
2- I will create more white space by going back to the priceless lessons I have learned from
The Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst.
The Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst.
3- I will still provide support for those who seek to get healthy through my challenge groups and
also through our online community, Faith, Fitness, and Fellowship.
also through our online community, Faith, Fitness, and Fellowship.
4- Something that I would really like to work on is limiting my time in social media. I don't
know what exactly this looks like but I know that it includes regular breaks.
know what exactly this looks like but I know that it includes regular breaks.
One of my plans for 2017 is to send out a weekly Health and Fitness related email that will include a motivational or inspirational message, a recipe, and a bonus workout circuit. If you are interested in receiving this email, please sign up here.
Here's to a freeing yet productive 2017!
-Marie
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