Day 177 - New Start

Having spent the last two days so sick I could hardly function and today not much better I found myself contemplating the New Year and all things new.  Going into January 2013 I am needing my focus to be different than it has ever been.  For that reason I have chosen to abandon "Broken" in favor of "Transform."

I have learned a lot in the last 176 days about how "broken" has affected my life and most importantly that I really am "broken no more."  I have blogged about some huge "broken" areas in my past and how The Lord has dealt with me and or the situation to bring about the result He intended.  I now want to move forward, refocused and purposeful into what He has for me.

Transform, completely change, is a good descriptor of what is needed for me this year.  I have a new job and my success depends on God.  I have to lean on, trust in and rely completely in Him and not myself.  I have to be willing to do what I hear Him tell me and trust in an unseen, unknown outcome. I have been stretched and am being challenged to do what I can and leave the rest to HIm.  It isn't easy.  My ability to "transform" my thinking, actions and behavior will be reflected in how this year proceeds.

So continue the journey with me as I commit my ways to Him and lean not to my own understanding.  It is going to get dicey, could be scary and thrilling, but most of all ought to be an adventure.

Lord, I begin 2013 sold out to You.  I have taken a plunge and know my sinking or swimming depends on You.  I am doing what I hear You say.  I will start this first month with not only a personal fasting but joining my church family in a time of corporate honoring.  Speak, lead, teach and strengthen me Lord.  Amen

So the mountain hike has proven harder than I thought.  I spent three days resting and drinking water and eating nuts and berries.  Feeling a change I will set off in the morning looking at the journey in a different way.  I will be on the lookout for direction even if it leads somewhere I don't know or would not have tried.  I have a renewed focus on The Lord and am "transformed" in my soul.  It is the Spirit of the living God who will take me from here.