Wow – where did last month go? Before I start on my recap, I have to admit that I have not lived as intentionally as I have hoped…As I was reading my list from January, I can place a check-mark on some of the items.
I have met with my Lord on a daily basis before starting my day. Well, the prayer life is still a little shaky, but staying in the Word (by His grace) I accomplished.
Hm – how about not pressing on before the Lord? Well…let me tell you – there are still some moments where I want to rush the Lord. I don’t think He likes to be rush. I really need to pace myself and don’t get discouraged. I know that He has a plan for me (Jeremiah 29:11).
Expending Laced with Grace…Not there yet, BUT we do have a guest writer in February and March (and I pray that she will stay on). Some of you might know her (actually I think a lot of you know her). If you have never visited Leigh’s blog “Speaking Thru Me“, I encourage you to head on over there. She is wonderful and I am very thankful that she is willing to share her thoughts with the readers of Laced with Grace 😛 …As for the rest of the expansion? I will see where the Lord leads in the next couple of months.
RAK’s (Random Acts of Kindness)…That is for the Lord to decide 😉 . I think that I am doing my part, but I am not going to list them here…
Scanning photos? Yup – check-mark. It is so much fun to revive old memories and making digital LO’s with them. Oh, BTW – your’s truly is featured scrapper of the month at Gotta Pixel. I was floored that the team has picked me 🙂 .
Writing notes in my book – not going so well. I don’t seem to find the time to do it. I have it all in my head, but I really, really need actually write my thoughts down!!! Would you pray for me in that area? Please – I could use your prayers.
Truly living intentionally is something we all should do. I have noticed that if I keep my eyes fixed on the Cross and take the “me-factor” out of life, I get more accomplished AND have time to spare (even if it just a little)…
Thank you Elisa for hosting this accountability group. It is helping me to keep focused on the things that are truly important. You can still join us for the year to live intentionally. Check out the initial post here.
Thank you for stopping by today. Have a blessed, fabulous Friday, my dear friend…
You are doing great sweetie. I will be praying for you. Congrats on being scrapper of the month my friend.
Living intentional. I like how you put it.
Yep, that “me factor” is hard to get over, but praise be to God who gives us the resources to do so! Great post, and your right this accountability is so great!
Your list is just precious, Iris. I appreciated the focus on the Lord and reminder to not be caught up in the “me factor”! Amen to that, sister!
Congrats on being Scrapper of the month and my blessings to Leigh as she joins your laced with Grace ranks!
Thanks for participating. It is good. Praise the Lord!
Elisa
Great idea to check in and see how we’re doing on those resolutions we started, already a month ago! I’m going to remember to do just that.
You are doing great!! The greatest thing about this is that it provides focus and it looks like you have accomplish more than you can realize…I love how you talked about keeping off the “me” factor..that is SO true..
How many times during a busy day do we tend to get so focused on our own little world, we forget there is much more to the picture!
Great list!! Hope you have a great Friday!
I think the “me” in all of us gets in the way of “HIM” from time to time. I have the same difficulties with time. Time is one thing we can’t make “more” of. We just have to wisely use what we have. I fail so much in that area.
Bless you Iris! You remind me where my focus needs to be!
Thanks for the post,Iris…..great reminder….Keeping our eyes on Him changes every things..I’m finding it changes even very small things as well as some big things in my life….Blessings…
The “Me” factor is hard to let go of. But being aware of it is half the battle. That is a great list that you are working toward, and I think that even in the little steps that it seems we are making that at the end of the year, we will have grown immensely.
Congratulated on being select over at Gotta Pixel. How cool. I’ll have to go check out your stuff. Blessings.
It sounds to me like you are doing pretty well. You can’t expect to accomplish everything in the first month. Keep up the good work!
Hi there, thanks for visiting my blog. My sone says “you’re welcome.”
🙂 Also thanks for the excellent reminder to live each moment intentionally. I let so much time slip by unintentionally.
Thanks again,
In Christ,
Diane
How challenging it is to live for the Lord with purpose, Intentional purpose as you share is a daily choice we make. You have done wonderfully well. Have a wonderful week!