Like Carol, I don't really make New Year's Resolutions. I usually don't keep them and can't remember at the end of the year what I said I would do. My resolutions are usually over-zealous and I set myself up for failure.
That being said, when I look back at 2007, here's what I want to be able to say: I know God better today than I did at the beginning of the year.
Knowing God better. That's pretty much my only goal. Through His Word. Through prayer. Through relationships with other people. I just want to know Him more.
So, while reading in Ephesians this morning, I came across a verse that will be my prayer for this year, for myself and all of you. "...that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." ~Ephesians 1:17
Another verse from Ephesians that I'm concentrating on is 2:14, "He himself is our peace..."
I've been struggling with a health issue for several years. It started in high school, and in college it was diagnosed as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). It didn't affect my day-to-day life much and I only had problems occasionally. Well, when I became pregnant with Caleb all that changed. Ever since then, I have been plagued with severe problems. The last month has been the worst my IBS has been EVER. It may also be causing some female problems, which is why my OB/GYN is sending me to a specialist. I go on Thursday. I am quite certain that they will put me on medication. I already take two medications on a daily basis (one for severe allergies and another for hypothyroidism), so I'm not eager to add another one to my routine. It will also mostly likely be a medication I cannot take while pregnant, and since I hope that is in my near future, I'd have to go off the meds anyway. So. I'm drastically changing my diet to see if it controls the problem. I'm pretty sure that sugar is a big cause of the problem (that and I can't eat anything fried). With the advice of a friend, I'm trying The Maker's Diet by Jordan Rubin. I need to take control of my health, and as the primary grocery shopper and cook in this house, I'm also responsible for the health of my husband and child. I'm not following the full plan strictly, but we are cutting out processed foods totally and sugar in most forms. And can I just say, "IT'S HARD!!!" After coming off the holidays, it's especially difficult to rid my body of sugar.
I just want to be healthier. I know there are still going to be times where I can't follow this plan, but my overall goal is to live a healthier life (and lose a few pounds in the process). My sweet husband said he'll do whatever it takes to get me well. I'm not sure when he said that he'd be giving up anything that even resembles a carb for the next two weeks (and most of the foods we've enjoyed for a very long time, if not forever).
So, if you think to occasionally ask me how I'm doing with this, I'd appreciate the encouragement and motivation. It's a complete lifestyle change, but one I know has lots of benefits.
Happy New Year! (can you believe it's 2007 already??)
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