My New 101 Things List
Several years ago, I posted a list of 101 things for me to do in 1001 days. It’s part of the Day Zero project. At the time I wrote the list, I had no idea we would move across the country and have our lives turned upside down before my 1001 days were finished.
I know that lists are good (I love a list) and that goals are important (it’s been a really, really long time since I had definable personal goals). But I also know that God is the only one who knows my future and how my life will proceed.
“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.” Matthew 6:34 The Message
I’m making a new list, and I’m excited about the possibilities on this list. But I’m also mindful of the fact that my life could change at any given moment and the goals on the list might cease to be feasible. And I’m okay with that. I’ve discovered that I really do trust the Lord to provide and that it really is okay to give Him the control.
“I’ll show up and take care of you as I promised and bring you back home. I know what I’m doing. I have it all planned out - plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for. When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen. When you come looking for me, you’ll find me.” Jeremiah 29:10-12 The Message
I’ll be interested to see, in 1001 days, how my plan merged and diverged from God’s plan.
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I’m working on my list of things for the new year… not really resolutions, but things I want to kind of focus on. It’ll be interesting to see how it turns out. Can’t wait to see your list.
I’m looking forward to my list, too. Sometimes, I need a fresh start, if only in my head.