Rearranging

Over the past two weeks I've realized how I need to rearrange my priorities. I've let so many distractions get in the way of my walk with God and my relationship with my husband and kids. I took some time off Facebook and realized just how much time I've wasted reading pointless status updates and looking through countless photos. Instead I turned up the worship music, opened my Bible and enjoyed a few days of just basking in God's presence. What a difference it makes when I decide to focus on Him.

There are two parts of Christianity that we need to have daily in our walk with God: Prayer and the Word. Both of these things must happen daily, not one or the other, but both. And not just the prayer before meals and before you drift off to sleep but the kind of prayer where you really take time to seek after God's heart. This has been my biggest down fall. I will take the time to read a couple chapters in the Bible but finding time to pray is not always as easy. The Bible says to pray continually.. without ceasing! I've been trying to make this a new habit.

There is something else I realized over the past two weeks. Jesus surrounded himself with a close group of other believers... I am REALLY lacking in this area. Proverbs 27:17 tells us, "As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend." I want to surround myself with friends that challenge me and encourage me. And I also really want a mentor. I've forgotten how valuable it is to have someone that can really speak into my life and how I need that to continue to grow.

These are my New Year's Resolutions:

1. Surround myself with strong Christian friends (who I see more than just at church).

2. Find a mentor.