I Am Determined

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I don't make New Year's resolutions anymore. I usually break them before the month is over. But I am making some determinations. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I am determined to continue in what God has shown me.
I am determined to walk even more boldly and confidently in the calling that God has placed on my life.
I am determined to overcome my flesh and allow God's Spirit to move in and through me, more and more.
I am determined to serve and love Him with all heart, soul and body.
I am determined to love others and see others through the eyes of Jesus Christ.
I am determined to speak more boldly of what my Savior means to me, what He has done for and in me, and of what He is going to do.
I am determined to stand even closer to my Pastor husband, George Parsons, in God's service; to be even a greater help-mate and partner in the ministry- and in our own personal lives.
I am determined to not be just a survivor in 2026- but a THRIVER! Whatever comes in this year, I am determined to thrive, to seek God for His purpose in those trials and testings that are sure to come. Those fiery trials are to purify us, burn up the flesh and to allow the Spirit to do its work.
I am determined to take new territory for the Lord- to advance His Kingdom on this earth.
I know this is a mouthful and a long list, but with God's help, love, grace and mercy-I am determined to do His will.
 
"I don't depend on my own strength to accomplish this; however I do have one compelling focus: I forget all of the past as I fasten my heart to the future instead. I run straight for the divine invitation of reaching the heavenly goal and gaining the victory-prize through the anointing of Jesus."  
Philippians 3:13-14 (TPT)

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