2018 Has Been a Year of Victory

Learned how to Receive
I have been thankful all year round. This year has been a reminder of my personal worth. Sometimes, in life, we can get so busy running from one thing to the next serving others, taking care of business, and such that we lose sight of what’s really important. We are really important–each and every last one of us. We have to be willing to take some intentional time and appreciate that.
 
Self Care
I set boundaries this year and did not feel bad about it. If I was not immediately available, I let others know when I would be available. I asked for prayer when needed. I asked for help when needed from friends like when I needed some pictures taken for a magazine feature and my friend was able to assist in that area.
 
Victory with my Hormones
 I’ve always had crazy battles with my hormones as a single woman, but I can honestly say that this year has not been that bad. Thank the Lord! It’s like God has given me a new grace to wait. Everything has been more settled and stable on this year.
 
Placed within Godly Community
It’s hard when a person is serious about God and somewhat mature to find community because many pre-judge that person to not need community, to be stuck up, a know-it-all, or prude. However, this year I was able to meet and re-unite with some people who had faced similar challenges and we’ve been a support to one another. No matter how much someone loves God or has a measure of wisdom; we all need community. We all need to be accepted and feel loved among others. This has helped to settle some struggles and battles within me.
 
Maintained Proper Perspectives More Easily
I’ve omitted a lot of unnecessary information from blogs, and accounts on social media that focus on a perspective that does not edify me. Some blogs are Christian, but accusatory in nature. I simply omitted that and willfully focused on what God says about me. This along with the self-care has helped me to enjoy the right perspective about who I am and how God sees me.
 
Overcame Fear
I decided to live this year. Not just get by, but to step out and do somethings for myself. I went on a few trips doing things that interest me. I met one of my favorite authors, rode a camel for my first time. Took plenty of Snapchat pics with cute filters, and was committed to not entertaining anyone not ready for me. As a matter of fact, I’ve been single all year not dating anyone and I did not feel bad about that in the least. I’ve face my fears with faith in expectation of a bright future.