act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly

At camp this year I had time to think about my hopes and dreams for 2015 as well as reflecting on 2014. Often, I struggle with the whole concept of new years resolutions, probably because if I fall short on them it can be very discouraging Also, I don't think we're limited to one day a year to set goals for our lives and make changes in the way we live. God gives us that opportunity every day! The chance to change and grow is a gift we get every time we wake up!
So instead of setting "resolutions", I like to think of a theme for my new year. This year I want to grow in simply remaining in God. I want to grow in being content and secure in Him alone. Some words I have thought of to grow in are: strong in You, secure in You, happy in You. I have realized that in order to grow and persevere in my own faith I have to be in God and in Him alone. I am excited to see what this year will bring and the ways in which I will grow. This year is going to bring my first anniversary with God and coming into that I want to be strong and on fire for God. I want to be confident in who I am before God coming into my first year celebration with Christ.
To help in this "theme" I have decided to read the book Secure in Heart (and I'm so excited!). I have also picked two theme scriptures:

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

&

"And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

Micah 6:8

I want to be consistent in God and consistent in growth. I am excited to look to this new year and look to who I am capable being in Christ.

This morning I got to go to breakfast and have a quiet time with my sweet friend, Eunique. It was such a refreshing time of vulnerability and laughter (see picture hehe).

all my new year love,

~haley grace