Choices. Choices. Choices.

It has been 2011 for 31, almost 32, days already. I decided I would take my time in choosing what word I wanted to claim as my own and watch God work through me. Last year my word was WILL.

Let's recap---
1. I WILL save money, buy a car and maybe a house this year---- I bought my first home in May of 2010. I am in the process of purchasing my car. ----God is GOOD!
2. I WILL run in 2010 without pain ---- One week ago today, I ran 1 mile, without stopping, without pain.--- God is GOOD!!
3. I WILL keep my apartment clean. ---- um I don't have that apartment anymore, but my house stays guest ready. Drop in at any time, it's clean! I am able to clean the house without pain and without being in pain so much that I don't have to overlook the mess.---- God is GOOD!!!
4. I WILL (try) to keep my car clean. ---- Well, it's not spotless, but you can ride in it without moving too much! ---- God is GOOD!!!
5. I WILL do Bible Study/Devotions/Readings more and more consistently.---- Our church has a reading plan, yep, I've kept up! ---- God is GOOD!!!
6. I WILL have a splendid, wonderful, fantastic, exciting, happy year and no one, I mean NO ONE, will stop me! ----2010 is going down as a happy year! Even though there were many struggles, it was so happy!! ---- God is GOOD!!!

So, in 2010 I learned so much about God's goodness and faithfulness! Read more on MY WILL.

In 2011, my word of the year is CHOICE. Luckily, I live in the good ole USA and we have the freedom to CHOICE. Every day, I wake up and make CHOICES on what to wear, what to eat and whether to get out of bed or not. Each day, I CHOOSE how to treat others and others also CHOOSE how to treat me. My CHOICE in 2011 is to be happy when others are not. I will CHOOSE happiness and not let their personal unhappiness to affect me. I am making the CHOICE to run at least one half marathon this year. I am also making the CHOICE to live a healthier lifestyle. I want love to shine through my CHOICES. In 2011, I want to make CHOICES that glorify God in every single thing I do. I want people to see that my CHOICES glorify God. I cannot wait to see how God will prove himself over and over in every CHOICE I make. 2011 will be full of fun adventures and I'm sure learning from my CHOICES.
Love!