Reflections...

I don’t do resolutions, but I usually pray about finding a word for the year. In 2017, my word was restore. I honestly didn’t know why The Lord put that word out there for me, but I held onto it. 

In January, I was blessed to be a part of restoring a relationship between my mom and her sister. I didn’t do any of the hard work for it...honestly, it fell into place by posting here on FB about a surgery my mom was having. God managed that whole thing. 

In March, I was introduced to the amazingness of the Aroma Freedom Technique using YL essential oils. It’s been an amazing journey to be able to free the mental bondage I’ve put my brain through over my entire life of burdens and trials that weren’t even in my control. If you’re interested in learning more about this, let me know and I’ll send you info! It can be done without oils, but it makes the process easier. Mental restoration at its finest...although, I’m still not perfect, but I now know how to work through things better and embrace it. 

Then in July I decided it was time to take additional steps in restoring my health to the fullest. In years past I did little steps, but knew it wasn’t enough...I was doing little things here and there, but needed more. So, I reached out and found an amazing doctor to help in the process. In August, I did a total revamp on my eating habits and along with supplements, all the symptoms of the past 4 years were gone!! It was what I would define as restoration for me, my gut, and my marriage!

In late August, I began working my dream job as a middle school Family Consumer Science teacher!! Y’all...this would NOT have been able to happen without the above listed restoration. I was not in the place to be alone in the room with 30 teenagers prior to this point! I have always known that I wanted to teach, and taught several places, but never knew where I would fit in. After my wellness journey over the past few years of eliminating toxins in our home, I just knew I could finally tear ch these subjects with passion and understanding. It’s truly restored my love for teaching the subjects I wish I would have learned at the middle school age. 

I believe all of the above events of restoring my life and those closest to me have allowed me to deal with what was coming for me during the last two months of the year. In early November, I lost my last living grandparent. I was able to work through the pain and grief with a smile, because I know that my Granny was better. Her health was fully restored the moment she crossed those pearly gates into Heaven. How can I not rejoice in that??

As I look forward to 2018, I feel my new word is Embrace. I’m still praying about it, but so much of this word is exactly what I need at this point. I actually took an online quiz today and got the word Simplify. I believe that these two words together are perfect! I’ve been looking to simplify the processes in my life and learn how to better manage my time between work and family. In simplifying I will be able to embrace everything that is in front of me!

What is your word? Take DaySpring’s #LiveYourFaith quiz to find your 2018 Word of Truth - one word that will help you focus on what God is calling you to accomplish in the year ahead.