If you took a few minutes to think about 5 things you learned this year, what would you write? This is my list.

1-    It is easier to talk about something than actually doing it. Sadly, there are a few things I could list here. I keep talking about it, but that is as far as it has gone. I need to actually, get going. Perhaps figure out why I am talking about it and not doing it? What is holding me back?

2-    I have learned it is often wiser to reach out to people I would like to connect with rather than wait for them to call/text me. One can be left feeling lonely at times, and there is one easy way to remedy that. Make some plans!!

3-    I get way more done in a day when I have a list. When the kids were young, I made lists but there were so many challenges and needs. Now I am older, it is just my husband,my dog, and I. My days are pretty flexible. I have some ministries I am involved it. Yet, there remain many a day where I have to think, “What am I going to do today?”.  It is easy to waste a day and it is ok to have those days, but it is also nice to get something done. For me, if I have a list, it is much more likely to happen.

4-    Facing the challenges and worries of today and not getting caught up and losing sleep over the ones that are down the road. When you are a born worrier, looking ahead is not hard to do. Rather, letting it simply wait and trust God with what is in front of me today, is wise and not my default. I am trying not to let my mind walk down certain streets that cause me anxiety. On these streets in my head is the stuff I can’t fix or do anything about today. It has to wait, and I know that God will meet me there when it comes. For today, I will live today!

5-    While this lesson is similar to the above, it remains something I hold onto every day. God will faithfully hold onto all the loose ends in my life as I hand them over to Him. He is big enough and is faithful.

 I could write more but these are the first 5 that came to mind. What are you learning this year?

 Dear Father,

Thank you for always teaching me, patiently. I know that I have a lifetime of learning ahead of me and behind me. I pray that I will learn well what you are teaching me today. Thank you for your love and your presence with me.

 In Jesus Name,

Amen