It is that time of year again when everyone makes resolutions. Besides the normal weight loss resolutions, it is important to consider your prayer life and find more time for God . Here are my resolutions:
1) Increase the time of daily contemplative prayer. It is rare that I can do it twice a day but I will at least strive to do it longer each day.
2) Continue to slow down. I will try picking one day a week to really focus on it.
3) Read and reflect on daily mass readings. My daughter gave me a bilingual bible, so I can also learn more Spanish words while reading scripture.
4) Take better care of yourself. After I got sick last year, I learned the importance of maintaining good health. God certainly wants us to respect the body He created for us. Instead of focusing on pounds this year, I will work on eating healthier foods and daily exercise. The last one will be my biggest challenge for I have made many excuses to avoid exercise. However, if I can do daily prayer, I can find the time to exercise.
5) Make regular times to journal and continue writing. I had no idea on how to blog before last September but it has been a blessing. I hope to find more interesting topics to share on this blog as well as on my Spanish blog http://www.amigaamericana.blogspot.com/.
6) Keep my commitment for Adoration. My church is having us sign up for a time to commit to Adoration in the chapel. I picked the 2nd Friday of the month. It will be interesting to see how this time with the Lord will affect my spiritual journey.
7) Pray for social justice. I will continue to pray for social justices causes such as finding a solution for immigration and search for ways to get involved.
8) Take time each week to read an inspirational book.
Well, I hope these resolutions will inspire you to make time in your busy lives for the Lord. May you all have a blessed and uplifting 2011!
