Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe we are over a quarter of the way through this century. Those who are old enough remember Y2K and how some thought the world would end. But here we are, closer to the Lord’s return and yet still here with work to do until He calls us Home.

As I examine my life, I have a desire to love well. You read that right: LOVE well. I don’t know what that looks like yet, but it’s easy to think I love people while never finding time for them. Or maybe I act put out with someone that I do care about; it’s just not a “good time.” These are things I want to evaluate.

I want to stop caring so much about love that is not reciprocated and focus on those who do want a relationship. There are people that God puts into your life and then there are distractions or people who keep you from fulfilling your calling. I pray to discern between the two.

I want to treat each day as though it’s my last–because one day it will be. And even if I live tomorrow, someone I know may not. I don’t want to regret that we never had one last cup of coffee together or a final conversation.

I’m still praying to know what else God wants to teach me this year, but this is at the forefront of my mind today. May we all continue to grow in love for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ as well as the family He has put each of us in to shine as a Light.