Slice of Life, Day 30-- "My One Little Word"

So, I know that most people choose their "one little word" in January, but I save it for March. I find that blogging seems to make me more reflective and conscious of what I'm really thinking...probably because I'm recording it everyday! :)

Last year, my word was nurture. I wanted to grow the things worth growing in my life. I feel like it's guided me along the way to a better place than where I was last year at this time.

This year, I choose the word follow.

It is defined as "to go or come after (a person or thing proceeding ahead); move or travel behind (Google Dictionary)."

I have been pushing so hard to control (or nurture...?) so many things in the last year: my class, my new home, my health, etc. It's been a hard year for me because of so many changes. I've run myself ragged. 

I know that follow may have the connotation of stepping back, but really my intention behind it is to give me guidance as I make everyday decisions. Who, what, or why am I choosing this or that? What is behind my motives?

If a choice deviates in anyway from my personal beliefs and convictions, then I will make a course correction. I want to follow who I really am, and for me, that means following Jesus. I am excited to see where He leads.

Now, that I have my word, let's get the year started! :) 


P.S. I tried a MILLION times to get this post to format correctly, but the fonts are still funky...and I'm moving on...sigh!