Reflection and Prayerful Positioning

from Wisdom for Living:

Morning Saints!
As we step bodly into this new year that we call 2012, we can do so knowing that God is for us, not against us. He has a tailor-made way for each of us to experience true success His way this year. Are you ready for it?



Here are two thing we can do to be prepared for God's flow in our lives this year:



Firstly, take a pause to reflect on 2011. Each one of us experienced His goodness last year, and now is a great time to take some moments to recall those experiences. What did He do IN you? What did He do FOR you and your family? How did you see Him walk you through a difficult time? And next, take your favorite pen or pull up to the computer or iPad and wirte down those things! Recalling God's faithfulness and goodness to us strengthens our trust in Him. He doesn't want us to see last year through the lens of our sins, failures, shortcomings, missteps...no indeed. He wants us to see last year through what He did in us and the strides we made together with Him...that is what He recalls!



Secondly, take this month to get into prayerful positioning. It is great and noble to have goals and make resolutions for this year, but how much better is it to pray and ask God for HIS heart on what He wants to do in and through you this year? Let's seek His heart on His purposes, prioritities and pursuits for your life in 2012. For example, you may have goals such as losing weight, getting rid of clutter, or having a more positive attitude...nothing wrong with those. But God can lay the axe to the root of WHY clutter has been a struggle, and then the outward part of cleaning up can be a breeze! Let Him speak to you on what and how you can move forward this year.



Take a moment this week to reflect on His goodness to you in 2011...you will be amazed at all that He has done! Then, get into prayerful positioning and listen for the Lord to speak to you (and He WILL speak to you!) about His heart and steps for your life this year. God wants to take you deeper in your fellowship with Him, and He will move you forward. We can partner with the Lord as we stay in step with His Spirit! (Galatians 5:24-25)

Believing with you for a purposeful and victorious 2012,
Copastor Dee