Resolution Time!

God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control.
                                                                                                                                      ~2 Timothy 1:7

Self control....that's a big one for me! I have never had self control when it comes to hmmmm...eating, men, managing money, time management, you get the picture. Of course, I never put God in my life either. 2012 is right around the corner and I am praying...PRAYING hard....for self control! Thank God I don't have to worry about the men now...I have been over that disgusting part of my life for several years now. But as for the rest of them, I need prayer and intercession big time!

1.  I just tried on the dress I WAS going to wear for Lacie and Thomas' wedding Saturday night and it was way too tight :o(

2. We now live on a fixed income and we still spend money like we have a never ending supply!

3. I have gotten into a cycle of staying up until 3 or 4am and sleeping until noon! That part is for the most part ok because I don't work anymore...but I have been neglecting going to Mass in the morning (which I love) and getting nothing done for the rest of the day. As I mentioned in a previous post, I would love to open an Etsy shop and possible sell my crochet/cross stitch pieces there and at some flea markets or craft fairs locally. But I have to have something to sell!

Soooo...those are the three challenges' in my life and the new year is always a time where we think of new beginnings, fresh starts, new challenges.

1.  To Get Healthier

     I have succeeded in losing weight hundreds of times....it's keeping it off that is an issue. I now weigh more than I have ever weighed in my life! I'm not gonna put a number down as I will get too depressed lol. In 2012, I'm resolving to get healthier....my body is God's temple and I have come very close to total destruction. Portion control and making healthier choices. Exercise? Well, we'll see about that....my back, hips, and tail bone are bothering me (yeah, it's from the weight!) and I get out of breath really easy. when I lose some weight and am able, I WILL incorporate exercise into my life.
     I also plan to fast at least one day/week. Only water, coffee, and juice.  I'm not doing this for weight loss (tho it should help), but I am gonna be in silence and prayer for that day.

Portion contol and make healthier choices....sounds so easy :o/ .

God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control.
~2 Timothy 1:7

     This will become my mantra for the new year! I will not be afraid of these challenges, but use the spirit of power and love and self contol to overcome my weakness for overeating and junk food.

Blessing to you,
~Denise