20 LIFE LESSONS FROM 2011

As we approach 2012, I've been relaxing at home reflecting on all that I learnt in 2011. I thought I'd share a few of my life lessons from the past year.

1.     My fiercest battle is my internal belief system. Ultimately, it’s my beliefs about God, me and others that will govern my thoughts, words and reactions. It’s so important to continuously keep checking that my beliefs are inline with truth. 
2.   For my own sanity, sometimes I must put my feelings to one side and focus on the facts.
3.      I’m human. I make frequently make mistakes, but those mistakes don’t have to define me. Yippppeeeeeeee!

4.      Emotional decisions are rarely wise decisions.

5.      Being a Christian gal in the city doesn’t mean that I’m better than anyone else; I’m just better than I was BC (before Christ.)

6.     Bible verses are best kept in the context they were written.
7.     Unforgiveness is an trap; forgiveness is challenging but it leads to freedom.

8. Christianity is NOT a behaviour modification programme. I'm not a hypocrite; I’m a work in progress.

9. Some friendships are worth fighting for, but I cant be the only one fighting. 

Its okay for friends to grow in different directions

10.  I must never ever ever ever underestimate the power of sexual familiarity and attraction - it’s a powerful combination. Celibacy is easy peasy when you’ve got no one to have sex with.

11.  We share similar characteristics as animals because we have the same creator.

12.  Speaking out loud positive affirmations and declarations is not a very British thing to do but I find this incredibly uplifting. Maybe, should I have been American.

13.  NOTHING is impossible with God.

14.  Unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment.

15. I truly can stand firm under severe pressure with the strength of God in me but often I foolishly forget to ask for his strength. 

16.  People need support. No matter how talented, strong, intelligent and sorted you are. People need people.

17.   Man's rejection is often God's protection. It's cheesy but true.

18.  Worry is incredibly infectious and it doesn't work.

19.   God has perfect timing; never early and never late. It takes a lot of
patience and a little faith to wait without whinging.

20. Jesus is awesome. If you don’t know, get to know. If you know him, get to know him more.

Happy New Year everyone!