I woke up with supernatural resolve this morning.
Resolve to hope against all hope.
Resolve to be a finisher.
Resolve to speak positive words.
Resolve to find beauty.
Resolve to do the laundry.
Resolve to…
…and then…
I screwed up.
And normally I would crumble with embarrassment,
crawl in my hole and believe all the fears that come my way
Stating,
“You hypocrite!”
But instead,
His kind hand lifted me up from the ashes of my self-created disaster,
and gave me fightin’ words.
His Words.
and I am resolved against all hope.
Resolved to be a finisher.
Resolved to speak positive words.
Resolved to find beauty.
Resolved to do the laundry.
Resolved to…
What are you resolved to do? Let me know in the comment section, for I would dearly love to hear from you.
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Don’t be too hard on yourself, we are only human after all! Hope you have a fab day!
I always have a fabulous day when I hear such encouraging words from bloggy friends like you!
I so relate!
I think all of us can! I’m thankful we get many chances.
love this resolve! Keep dwelling here, and find comfort. {although, I say…leave the laundry 😉 }
Love the leave the laundry part… 😉
Your “resolved” parallels my “intentional” for 2012. May we encourage each other as we press forward with his power and might!
Sounds like a deal!
Yes, isn’t it when we have resolved to do those things and feel good about it that we screw it up?! It just reminds us that we need a Savior and are not meant to do this task alone. But, the guilt is lingers. So glad you chose not stay in it!
Only by God’s grace do I not stay down about my failures. He is so kind.
life is a continual falling…and being humble enough to be lifted back up…
You are so right! It is humbling to have someone help us up! May we continue to grow in His grace.
ah, yes. resolved. . . to be kind, even when the anger wants to bite. and when failure wants to creep in and strangle, i resolve to stand tall and grasp the hand of the One who declares boldly the HE HOLDS ME.
i needed these words today. thank you.
I am so humbled that God would use my thoughts to help someone else. I know that they helped me! He does hold us in His hand as His own. So grateful.
Success is not in never failing, but rising every time you fall!
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
You keep persevering, friend. Our God is a God of second chances. Take his had and rise up to try again.
Thanks Happy Girl! That’s exactly what I plan on doing! I love the quote.
I love your authenticity here. It is so refreshing! And I’m glad you’re resolving to keep on fighting and listening to His words! Great post!
Thanks! I know that I always enjoy authenticity in a post, so I try it often here. Thanks for the encouragement!
oh friend, i know. i understand. this is why i don’t make new year’s resolutions lol… i just try, every day, to live the best i can…. bless you.
…and you live beautifully. I haven’t really made any resolutions other than to EXPECT Him everwhere this year. I am resolved to do this!
i resolve to not resolve.
do you see? i resolve to let Him lead. this is something i ache to understand from Him this year, how to let Him take over and me raise trembling fears laden with fear to heaven and whisper for lack of volume, “take over, please.”
this is my resolve. hold me to it, sister.
Oh, I do understand, dear one! There are times in my life when I know He is drawing me to fall on His mercy and grace, and then there are others, when I am convinced to “Make my body a living sacrifice”….by discpline…
You are in good hands, and you are such a sweet sister. My life is richer having met you.
I am resolved to get to the bottom of my Inbox. And I will need all the help I can to do so! 😀
And never fear trying and failing. Only fear failing to try. 😉
Oh, John, you always make me laugh! I’ve been there. I could tell you what a fellow blogger said, “Delete all.”
I resolve to abide. He’s faithful. I keep drifting. He keeps reminding. I resolve to abide.
Love your answer. It sounds like a poetic response to my piece… 😀
I have been there! But now, every morning I start again. And again. Sometimes that’s not so fun, and brings tears. But then there are days when I just have to laugh at myself. Thank God He is steadfast!!
He is steadfast. AND His grace is sufficient, glory be!
I have nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger Award. http://keziahcarrie.com/2012/01/12/top-ten-list-minus-letterman/
You are so, so, so, so kind! Thank you for giving me this honor!
to be a finisher. I like that. Because the finish isn’t when one plan or thing fails. The finish is still to come. We are working towards the finish everyday of our lives.
I have so many things started that only God can help me finish them all. Pray for me..
I resolve to pick myself up and press on when I fall. I had to do it today. To begin again like you do Otherwise no resolutions. Just my guiding word for the year–order.
Order! Yikes! That would be such a tall order for me!! (No pun intended!!) I will be praying for you friend!
I so get this. But my trouble with resolutions has been, that when I fail, I’m too stubborn to try again. You inspire me. Shine on, sister!
It was supernatural, in my own strength, I would be too disappointed in myself to try again. But his grace is sufficient…Thank you for your kind words.
A great resolve to honor… I love the poem. 😉
Thanks, and thank you for visiting so many of my posts in one night! Made me feel special.