My word for this year is ‘release’. I’m quite sure God could not have given me a word more opposite to my natural tendency (He’s funny that way isn’t He?). See, I don’t go with the flow. I want to make the flow. Possibly even stop the flow when I need to. Perhaps you can relate. Anyway, this month I realized that simply selecting the word is not going to change a thing. I need to take some action. So I decided to stick post-its around the house. . .in areas where I really need the reminder. And, amazingly enough, my inspired décor strategy is actually helping.
The one on my bathroom mirror. . . . .
reminds me to RELEASE
my post-birth marshmallowy tummy
my (several) missed workouts
the stack of cookies I devoured (ironically, when I had planned to be working out)
The one on my bedside table . . . . .
reminds me to RELEASE
the exploding hamper of laundry
my laughable attempt at ‘cooking’
the standard dozen unchecked boxes on my to-do list
The one on my little one’s crib . . . . .
reminds me to RELEASE
being on time for anything ever again
my anxiety that I’ll somehow do this parenting thing all wrong
my countless ‘what-ifs’ for his future
John 14:27 I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
