IS THERE HOPE FOR 2016 TO BE A BETTER YEAR.

 

Granted, 2015 has been a tough year for many. Having the perspective that 2016 will be far greater is a dream too far to reach for some. Despite the despair for a better year I wonder if we could challenge ourselves to aim for more than seems possible? I wonder if we have it in us to put behind the disappointments of 2015, 2016 can run its race baggage free? I wonder if we choose to see the best brought out of 2016 before it even starts, could we make room for the unimaginable?

I have had to challenge myself to think BIG. I have realised that thinking small will destroy my ability to have the kind of perspective I need to achieve the calling I believe has been placed on my life. As I say goodbye to my 2015 I thought through some key elements I would need to focus on to make 2016 greater than I could imagine. I hope sharing them will spark a sense of hope and excitement in you that next year can and will be a year that is great, purpose driven and fulfilling.

  1. No matter the situation, my stance will always be one that is ready to seek out the positive and allergic to dwelling on, or speaking of, the negative.
  2. Nothing 2016 brings my way is too large for me to handle, if it feels too large, I will verbally remind myself I am in charge and NOTHING is too large!
  3. I will choose to bless those in my world – not just friends, but those I come into contact with (eg: the newspaper seller on the corner) I will bless them in a way that I can, sometimes that may be with gifts and sometimes it may just be my time, but I CHOOSE to live outside of my selfish world of self.
  4. I will take time to build myself up. I struggle with this one as you always feel “fine” until there is a meltdown. Aim to be ahead of the weakness! I will ensure that I take regular times of exercise, reflection and relaxation. I am my most important asset.
  5. Keep the main thing, the MAIN THING. Distractions will come, whether exciting, frustrating or painful, I will expect them and won’t allow them to push me off track.

We aren’t God – so we can’t predict the future, but we CAN ensure that we are in a strong, healthy place so that we can withstand the adventures of a new unknown year. I am personally CHOOSING to live next year with expectation and anticipation for GREAT things. We should expect 2016 to be greater than 2015 because we are a whole year wiser, a whole year more experienced and are approaching the unknown with faith for a greater outcome.