BELIEVE!

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Have you noticed that in years past people have picked one word to focus on through the new year?  I have never done it but think it is an inspiring idea.  I have thought about what word would be a good motivator for me and have chosen the word BELIEVE for 2013. 

I have learned in my life that what I believe is exactly what sets the tone of just about everything.  It is our perspective on everything about ourselves, God, our surroundings, people, principles and concepts and the state of the world that influences all we do.  The real deal is that whether something is true or false almost has less significance than if you believe it does.  What you think and believe is your reality.  What a wonderful and powerful gift of agency the Lord has provided us with in this life.  We get to choose how we see everything around us, everything we experience and everything we think.  When you ponder this it is beyond amazing.

 

Here are some things I am going to

 concentrate 

on believing in this year.

I believe that God is all powerful and 

that what he says is true. 

  He tells me "I can do all things through

 Christ that strengtheneth me." 

 I truly believe that. 

If he believes I am lovable and capable so I must

 also believe it even when I do not feel it sometimes. 

He tells me we are all brothers and sisters 

and to love everyone 

even those who despitefully use and persecute me.

  I believe it, I will.

I believe people are basically good because they are 

children of God. 

Really believing that make me happier

and restores my faith in humanity. 

I believe in guardian angels and that they

 watch over me and all people that I love.

  That helps me worry less.

I believe we are all his children and

 his watchful eye is on us always.

I believe in prayer and the comfort it brings

 and the answers, 

oh yes, the answers.  I believe in them.

I believe that everything that God places before me 

I can handle.

He knows how to mold me as his 

own child for my best good.

I believe there is a purpose left in my life and that

 God will teach me what I need to know to accomplish it.

I believe in the wisdom of other people 

and don't need to experience

 everything on my own.

  I can learn from their triumphs and failings.

I believe in every word that Christ teaches 

and I believe he is the only way.

The evidence of this is everywhere!

I believe in being guided by the Spirit 

and listening to his counsel.

I believe in love and that love changes everything.

Love for God, others and myself.

I believe I can improve and progress and 

become all God and I expect of me.

I believe in family and it being forever

 and that that is enough to bring the joy and everything 

else into its proper perspective.

I believe in goodness and forgiving.

I believe in God's Will.

I believe in you.  I believe in me.

I believe we choose our own degree of happiness.

What is your word of inspiration for 2013?

This is what I believe!