Another year has come and gone. It is January 1st, 2020. People from all around the world are working hard to achieve their New Year's Resolutions. However, this year I have made it a priority to spend at least twenty minutes of my undivided attention on independent devotions, either through a devotional book or just simply reading a chapter and writing my own devotion. Twenty minutes may not seem like a lot of time, but to read and write about God’s word, without getting distracted for twenty straight minutes is kind of difficult. It is so easy to get distracted by our surroundings, which could be our phones, our siblings fighting over what movie to watch, homework, or even the intrusive thoughts roaming through our head.
As of January 1st, I have been working on Psalms, and reading a chapter a day, then writing how I can apply it to my life, and at the end I write three things that I am grateful for. Writing down what I am grateful for encourages me to really view the positive aspects of my life, or even more specifically that day. One devotion that really stood out to me was Psalms 1. Psalms 1: 1-2 says, “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.” Often in this world, we can get caught up in wicked ways of the world, whether that be through social media, or through our words and actions. On the positive side, those who meditate on the law of the Lord are continually reminded of their never ending blessings from the Lord. Remember today that God is watching over you, and is blessing you with more than you can even imagine! Always say thank you! Make this year great!
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Katelyn
1/19/2020 08:27:01 pm
It is so encouraging to see more and more people making spiritual resolutions! It is especially important to have these goals in our generation because more and more people are falling from God’s word!
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Rhaya Kaschinske
1/20/2020 07:03:04 am
love love love this grace hedtke! It is a good reminder for everyone to take time to be with Jesus even in the messiness and busyness of each day! can't wait to hear how your journey through psalms goes!! :)
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Brielle Steele
1/20/2020 10:26:42 am
This absolutely touched my heart. I hope that both our journeys through the new year goes well and that our spiritual journey will draw us closer to God!
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Kaylee Frerking
1/20/2020 11:39:56 am
I love that your goal is so well thought out and genuinely meaningful! So inspiring, meaningful, and beneficial to so many!
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1/20/2020 12:15:27 pm
I love this Grace! I think that everyone could use some more time with Jesus, in God’s word. Personally, whenever I go to watch tv, I’ll pick up the Bible or even another book and read instead.
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Alexis
1/20/2020 01:04:22 pm
I often lose sight of what is truly important. This blog really resinates with me. I am trying to spend more time in His word this year. Psalms is my favorite book of the Bible. Your idea of writing a devotion every day is wonderful.
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Cc
1/21/2020 07:18:31 pm
I think it’s really cool that you are making an extra effort to focus on God. You are inspiring!
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