Tuesday, August 10, 2010

The Year Ahead

I've been kicking an idea around in my head for the last few weeks. It may seem a little crazy to some, and to other no big deal. After a lot of thought and prayer, I feel like this idea is something I want to carry out. So what's my idea?

A year without dating.

Now, some of you will say, "Well, Bri, you didn't actually date anyone last year either." I'm aware of this. What I DID do was hope for the chance to date people. So when I say "a year without dating" I mean a year where I not only don't date anyone, but I also restrain myself from crushing on and daydreaming about my brothers in (and out of) Christ.

Something I've always struggled with is letting myself get caught up in daydreams and wishes of possible relationships. I'll let innocent interactions with guy friends turn in to something else entirely in my head, and then end up in awkward situations. Or let my imagination run away, and get myself hurt because I interpreted one thing as something completely different. This has been something I've usually really struggled with at camp because of all the amazing men of Christ that work there with me. This past summer, thanks to a lot of prayer to and help from God, I was able to break the cycle. I can honestly say, I made it through the summer without a full-blown crush on any of the staff members. I learned that in order to do that, I had to do two things; not talk about boys and pray that God would hold captive my thoughts and my heart. And I fully intend on continuing to do those two things for the next year ahead, along with a few other strategies I have to keep myself focused.

I hope no one thinks I'm doing this just to say I have done it or anything silly like that. I am embarking on this quest so that I can better focus on God and His will in my life right now. I too often get caught up in what may lie ahead and forget about what I have to do today. I know that the Lord has great plans for me now and in the future. And I know that, as of right now, He wants me single so that I can follow His plans. So that's what this is all about.

Ultimately, I am undertaking this challenge to better serve my Lord and God. To better love Him and to better further His kingdom. So I hope you'll go along with me and encourage me and keep me accountable, because I know it will be tough and I know I can't do it alone.

1 comment:

  1. Bri you will find that this is the best decision that you have ever made. Christ is the only man that will not let you down and the one all other men should have to measure up to!!!!!!!!!! Great Benchmark!

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