RENEWAL:
1) An instance of resuming an activity or state after an interruption.
2) The act of extending the validity of a license, subscription, or contract.
3) The replacing or repair of something that is worn out, run-down, or broken.
"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their STRENGTH." ~Isaiah 41:10
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your MIND." ~Romans 12:2
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast SPIRIT within me." ~Psalm 51:10
I will be praying for and pursuing renewed strength (body, mind, soul, and spirit) through hope in Christ, a renewed mind through God's Word, and a renewed spirit through repentant prayer!! The concept of renewal goes along with my original "phoenix" rising from the ashes idea, but it's more concrete and Scripture-based.
Resuming an activity after an interruption... extending the validity of a contract... repairing something that is worn out or broken. Gracious, all of that speaks to me and applies to desires that are resurfacing. I want to be a trustworthy woman of God who is committed to seeking Him daily and being actively involved in church. That devoted activity has been disturbed and interrupted long enough, and I plan to resume it with fierce intentionality in 2026! After assessing their value, I feel committed to continuing my court reporting career and my doctoral studies... extending the validity of those contracts into 2026! I want to repair /rebuild my physical strength (which has digressed over the past year), and I am praying for God's guidance in repairing or replacing my broken hopes for building a family and/or counseling career (while keeping my heart securely anchored in Kingdom hope). That's a lot. But it feels aligned with God's heart for me.
Okay, that's all for now. Happy Monday, Happy December 1st, and Happy Birthday to Laura Allison!! ❤
Cheers! ;-)
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