The New Year

 This tablescape began with crystal clear tableware. The new year should be just as clear, it should begin with a time of reflection and discovery. It should have a clear and precise vision that includes specific goals and directions for growth. The new year should not be about setting goals that are unrealistic but about the desire to find your purpose and setting realistic steps to ensure your  success . Yes, we all have things we want to change, or learn but what if we just slow down and spend time reflecting, visualizing and meditating on where we see ourselves in the new year success is possible.

You can’t see clearly through a cloudy window or see your true reflection in a steamy mirror. The mind is just like that if we don’t take time to evaluate and access the previous year we will never see the clear and true vision God has for us. We have to spend time with ourselves and with the Father to get a clear vision of what are our next steps. 

 Psalm 37:23, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” 

The word “ordered” means to “make firm and to establish.” Each day is a new chance to start fresh or to continue on. If your steps are ordered by God and you willingly follow and delight in Him your steps are blessed. God is with you every step of the way he holds you steady and keeps you not from falling but ensuring you can get up in His name to try another step.

If 2020 was not a wake up call I do not know what else my God can do. This last year should have you focused on the present and what changes are necessary for you to live a happy and blessed life. What steps are needed for me to be successful in my job situation, relationships, my spiritual walk and my overall goal. Do I have a plan in place or am I just hoping for the best and letting everything fall where it will ?

Part of every success story begins with visualizing the end result and then begin the process of mapping out how you can achieve that goal. Having a clear and focused mind must include time spent with whom ever you feel is your higher power, be it God, Buddha or Mohamed. It matters that you start there to get your grounding and have your vision crystal clear and your steps ordered so there will only be success. That does not mean you will not fall, stumble or veer off course what it does mean is you can go back to the grounding and begin again and have the same support and the same spiritual guidance necessary to succeed.

The only word i will give you is be INTENIONAL in all you do this year. Clear your vision and path before beginning a journey. Map out the necessary steps to ensure success. But most importantly remember failing is not an option.