For the past month or so, I have prayed about the word God would have me to keep in mind throughout 2013.
I’ve finally found it!
My word for 2013 is PURGE.
Here are 13 ways I plan to PURGE my life this year:
- I will PURGE the things in my life that hinder my relationship with Christ.
- I will PURGE any thoughts or reactions that might harm my relationship with my husband.
- I will PURGE the things in my life that keep me from spending time with my children.
- I will PURGE from my home the clutter and things I no longer need and either donate them or throw them away.
- I will PURGE from my life relationships that do not foster my relationship with Christ.
- I will PURGE from my heart any bitterness or unforgiveness that may be hanging around.
- I will PURGE from my eyes anything that does not need to be set before them. (TV shows, movies, etc.)
- I will PURGE from my Bible verses that I can memorize and apply to my life.
- I will PURGE from my diet foods that do not help me meet healthy living goals I have set for myself.
- I will PURGE from my mouth any desire to gossip or say things that could harm another person.
- I will PURGE from my mouth any desire to “snap back” or get angry.
- I will PURGE my desires to nag my husband or children and instead use words to encourage and uplift them.
- I will PURGE through last year’s Prayer Journal, rejoice in the blessings God has given us, and start a new journal for this year.
Those are my goals for 2013. While they will not be easy, I rejoice in the fact that “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Phil. 4:13)
What’s your word for 2013?
Angie is a wife and mother to 7. Her life revolves around cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other household duties. She is passionate about her life in Christ and wants to encourage other mothers in their own walk of faith. Angie is active on many social media networks, loves technology, photography, and graphic design, and loves creating blog designs for other mom bloggers.
