A New Year ~ A New Me

Our church is praying and believing for Favor in 2009. We are trusting that He will do mighty things in 2009 in each and every one of us. Let me share a couple verses Pastor shared with us in a letter he sent out recently.

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." 3 John 2 KJV

"But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor s with a shield." Ps. 5:11-12 NIV

This past Sunday Pastor spoke on the 7 Habits we must strive towards. I'm listing them here mainly for accountability. This is what I want to strive for. I want to know Jesus more this year.

1. Persistant Prayer - Set a time & place EVERYday.
P pray
U until
S something
H happens

2. Trust God
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Prov. 3:5-6

3. Be Faithful to God House.
"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:25
This is one I really need to work on. It is way to easy for me to want to sleep in on Sundays, especially if I don't get to on Saturday. I love my sleep, no really in like a really sick way! I love it way too much!! But, I love my Lord and my family more. We will be in church every Sunday and very Wednesday.

4. Love Others. Love God.
"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." 1 Corin 13:4-8

5. Listen to God. Submit to His Will.
How do we listen to God? By reading His Word! That's the first step.

"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete." Luke 6:46-49

"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." Hebrews 10:36

6. Be Thankful.
"[G]ive thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thes. 5:18

7. Study God's Word.
Don't just read it ~ Meditate on it.
This is where this comes it. Beth Moore (gotta LOVE her!!) is doing a Scripture Challenge this year for us Siestas. You should join in! It'll be fun! I'll be sharing my verses here on my blog as well. This again will help to keep me accountable.

So, watch out girls! This year is going to full of blessings, lessons, and well, Jesus! Are you in it with me?

In Christ,
Jenn