As I stare at 2020 I realize there are things I want to leave in 2019. Leave for good. This decade has been a hard one. It has been marked by financial strife, personal health issues, relationship problems and more moves than I would like to count.
As I reflect on what the decade has taught me there are some things that I want to leave in behind and not visit again.
By God’s grace this next decade will be the beginning of my life.
Strange statement seeing as I’m 44.
Obviously not new at this going around the sun thing. However, I have let life drag me along on this journey rather than taking charge and charting my life according to God’s will for me.
I’m done settling for less than God’s best for me.
Here are 4 things I am leaving in 2019
- Self-doubt. I am a Child if the King, an heir with Christ. As such there is no reason for doubt to enter in. I will trust.
- Quitting. If you want change and growth you cannot keep quitting those things that are stretching you. Fear is not a reason to stop. Growing weary is not a reason. What others think about it is not a reason. Keep going.
- Intolerance of others. I expect more from some than they can give. I judge too harshly…not out loud, but in my mind and it affects my ability to love well.
- Fear. I have lived most of my life in fear. Worry over what I cannot control. I am relinquishing this area to God and trusting in Him that I will overcome.
I’m not going to pretend that there will not be hard things to come in 2020 or even in this new decade as a whole. However, I know that with a change in perspective and a change in attitude that this next year and decade will be better than the last.
Through prayer and planning I aim for this decade to be God focused, kingdom minded, and light filled. How can it be anything else when my eyes are turned towards Him?
I am ready to begin my life now. Welcome 2020!

Love this. Yep some things defo need to be left in 2019. I’m with you on that.
Thanks for the feedback!
That is a great list to leave behind. I think fear is a big thing that I need to leave behind. As I move into this new year I need to be trusting God. I am looking forward to a new year.
I am looking forward to this year as well Beth! Blessings to you!!
Beautifully said, Ammie! I’m grateful for your honesty and can also relate, especially to those regarding self-doubt and fear. We serve an amazing God who can graciously help us fix our gaze upon Him!
Thank you for your kind words!
I love it!!!!
I’m so glad!
Yes, leave the past behind and press towards the mark as Paul says. That’s a great way to enter a new year. Philippians 3:13-14 …This one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
I love this and I am praying and cheering you on. Visiting you from the let’s have coffee link up. laurensparks.net
Wonderful! Thanks so much for the encouragement!
4 good things to leave behind! Happy New Year! I will be cheering for you.
So appreciative!!
Happy New Year to you as well!
Love your words: “Through prayer and planning I aim for this decade to be God focused, kingdom minded, and light filled. How can it be anything else when my eyes are turned towards Him?”
He said seek Him first and all the other things will be added. I think you have the right idea!