I have a Buddha Board on my desk. 
It is a small, stone surface that you paint on with water and after a short time your artwork disappears. The Buddha Board is based on the Zen concept of living in the moment. I use it to write words that have a hold over me. 
Doubt, fear, “fat talk,” are just a few. When I write them they are real and bold, but after time, they are gone. That is what I want, for those strongholds to go away and not be as prevalent in my life. I want to let go.
So often we think that January 1st signifies a “new year,” a “clean slate.” But the reality is that each day God give us, each day we wake up breathing is a new day, a clean slate. What we make of it is up to us. 
I am tired of letting certain things take away my happiness and joy.
I am committing to surrendering each day to Christ. I may not succeed everyday, but as long as I have breath, I will do my best to give everything I have to Him and not let the enemy steal my joy.
“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 (NIV)
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. band rehearsal on Sunday evening’s
2. salami sandwiches
3. singing psalms
4. Command strips
5. Fall arriving
