Usually when you play the “What if” game, it is in response to something negative. ‘What if this had happened’, ‘What if I would have gotten hurt’, ‘What if I would have died’. “What ifs” easily come to mind when we are thinking about how a situation could have been worse than it actually was. Let’s start 2012 on a positive note and instead let’s play the “What if” game in a more positive manner. This is something Family Force 6 did as a family one night. We all wrote down our “What ifs” for this next year. Things we would like to see. Things we are expecting to see. Things we are asking prayer for. So here is my list of ‘What ifs” for 2012. I guess you could see them as New Year’s resolutions in a way, this is what I want to see happen in my life within the next year. This is my whole list, I didn't leave anything out, but wanted to share everything.
What if….
I wasn’t scared of what people thought or how they would judge me.
I stopped doubting God and His Word.
I wasn’t scared to share God with those around me.
I was able to have genuine relationships with those I love.
Believing and praying for miracles was a common everyday thing.
God showed up in my life in new and unexpected ways.
I expected God to forgive, heal, redeem, crown, renew and satisfy.
I fully trusted God with all of me and with all aspects of my life.
I went on a new life path; maybe something new, different, challenging or unexpected.
I was the change for my extended family to come to know the Lord and follow hard after Him.
This experience would bring me closer to my church and help to be a change I desire to see there.
My prayer life was consistent including being thankful and intercession.
I lived everyday for God and not for myself.
I remembered that I do have a voice and people want to hear it.
I believed I am beautiful, worthy, cherished, and desirable.
My future husband is nearer than I think he is.
This year was only the beginning of a changed life and heart devoted wholly to the Lord.
As you read through this list, it may seem as if I am expecting a lot, but I know 2012 is going to be a great year and God is going to be doing some BIG things in my life.
