Every New Year's Eve, many people, before watching the ball drop, double check their New Year's Resolutions list one more time. Last year, I got tired of that.
So I did something different.
Inspired by my local Christian radio station, I decided to pick ONE word that I wanted to define my 2011 year. The word I picked?
Radical.
It was a great idea, because it kept me inspired and focused throughout the whole year. I often referred back to that word, and made sure that as many moments as possible could live up to it. And for the most part, my year was definitely radical.
But now it's December 31, 2011. Time for a new word.
So I went to God. And I asked Him: "Lord, what do you want from me this year? In one word, what would you like to see my 2012 look like?" The answer I kept hearing over and over?
Passionate.
Passionate about what?
Passionate while I finish up 6 months in the States.
Passionate while I finish my last semester for my Associate's.
Passionate while I'm praying/raising funds for the Race.
Passionate about my time here, even though my heart is aching to be in Kenya.
Passionate about each country while on the Race, taking advantage of every moment to share Jesus in a practical way.
Passionate about my relationships with people, putting more effort into them.
Passionate about my job.
And most importantly, passionate about Him, seeking Him in ALL moments and surrendering to His will no matter the cost.
In the dictionary. "passionate" is defined as having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling.
So today, on the eve of 2012, I commit to being ruled by intense emotions and strong feelings in each of the above mentioned things.
I'm expecting big things this year.
If God is for me, who can be against me?
Lord, give me a passionate heart.
