I have been so inspired by all of the 2014 goal-setting posts I’ve seen. My goals are a little simplified this year. They focus on the relationships in my life and on helping me streamline what is important to me. And creating white space where things aren’t as important to me.
In many of the goals, I’ve noticed a lot of women who are inspired to encourage this year. And I just love this.
I’ve spent a lot of time in the last few years swatting away the doubt.
“Someone else has already written that, so no one wants to read what I have to say.”
“Someone else already has that dream and they’re more creative/ambitious/talented than I am, so they should just do it and I’ll find another dream.”
“My time and resources are too limited, and I can’t change that.”
But I’ve noticed a shift. In myself and in the voices of others. Everyone seems to be shouting, “Go do it! You have a voice. You have talent. You have gifts. Do it!” And seeing that message really does make me want to just go do it!
There is no competition. Comparison can take a hike. Seeing women supporting the dreams of other women without feeling threatened is a major motivator.
I am so thankful that God knows the plans. He knows what He has planned for me and for you. It may be that my dreams actually aren’t part of His plan, but there is also extreme comfort in that. There will be disappointment. And there will be heartache. But there is so much freedom in knowing that my victory comes from Him alone.
So in 2014, I’m seeking Him first. The first thing on my to-do list for each day in 2014 is to seek Him. And then I will be cheering you on as you reach for your dreams, and also watching to see where He takes me with mine. Trying harder and striving will not set me free or make me victorious, but seeking Him will!
Cheers to 2014 and God’s perfect plan for each of us!
Awesome!!!!!! This is exactly what I needed to hear today! Such a blessing… Thank you!
Such a good post! Great goals and a great mindset! Blessings, girl!
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Love! “Only God Does”…did you read my post on Goodness? This reminded my so much of that…
I love this! And the brilliant ideas notebook is too cute
Love love love your post… Those doubts you shared, I have had the very same ones! I appreciate your honesty and wish you the best in 2014! Thank you for being an encouraging influence!
That’s exactly right! God has a perfect plan for each of us this year! Praying for your plan today!
I’ve been struggling with this a lot this last week. I need to write and I want to write, but I feel so inadequate. Like, what does God want me to write about? It’s so confusing to me. I want to blog, but I don’t want to share too many personal things. I want to write about Mothering, but I never want to sound like I have it all together. I want to share about Jesus, without scaring people away, or sounding like I’m a saint. Because you know, we’re all broken in our own ways, saved by grace and we all have our own story that He’s writing. It’s just all so confusing to me, to not know how to take this gift and use it in the way He wants me to. Hope this makes sense!
This is so true! It is so nice that God is in the driver’s seat in our lives. I try my best to succeed each day, but ultimately he has it all planned out.
Beautiful post!
2014 is going to be a great year! You have so much to give and so much knowledge to lend. You have the most beautiful heart and I cannot wait to see all the wonderful things in store for you this year and all the years ahead. Love you!
Such a great post. Thank you for sharing your heart. I know it will encourage others as it has encouraged me. 🙂
I love this. My husband is so good at seeking Him first and it’s something I strive to do in this new year and always. Life can be so overwhelming but I feel at peace when I remember we have a Heavenly Father who knows our perfect plan. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful post, lady! Here’s to an incredible year!
I think so many people are really focusing on seeking the Lord first this year and I love that. I’d seen a lot of action words when I chose mine for this year, which is “still,” so I was feeling as though I were the only person sitting back this year and focusing on being more than doing. But I’ve been thrilled to find, as I’ve kept reading goals posts, that’s not the case. I’m thankful for women like you who are being bold in their determination to seek first His face and serve well the people He’s put directly in front of us.
Other people have said it better but you have much to give. I am thankful for your sweet heart for the Lord and am totally counting on us spurring each other on to be brave and still. Love you, friend!
Loved this! Great plan for the new year! Looking forward to reading about all God is doing in and through you in 2014!