The next two years…

So, today is my 48th birthday.  Yep, I admitted it.  I am only 2 years away from the big 5-0.  When I was a kid, 30 was old, now I am 18 years past that time.

Well, last night as I was preparing to spend some time with God it hit me that I have not done a lot of living in those 48 years.  I have just existed.  I have truly been blessed with so many people and my needs have always been met but there is so much out there and I have already missed so much. 

So, while talking with God He and I came up with a goal (at least I pray it is our goal and not just mine.)  Starting today, June 11, 2015 I will spend the next two years working on getting the weight off and saving up money for a very special trip on my 50th birthday.  Where will I go?  I have no idea.  I just know that it will be doing something that I didn\’t think I would ever do and will give me an opportunity to glorify God in the process.

Over this next two years I will also try to step out of my comfort zone and become more bold in my beliefs.  I have been saved for over 23 years now and again, have been too afraid to put myself out there and witness for God.  I was not put on this earth to be a lukewarm Christian.  He wants each of us to lead people to Him and that is what I want to do.   These steps may not be big but they will hopefully open someone\’s eyes to what God has to offer as a free gift.

So, if you are still reading my blog then I ask for prayer.  Saving money and weightloss are two of the most difficult things I have ever done so I will need all the prayers that I can get. 

God bless each one of you.
Karen

Jeremiah 29:11New International Version (NIV)