I am a major control freak. I have been for…pretty much forever. If I’m not in control, then I’m overwhelmed and frazzled and stressed. I’ve surrendered things to God over and over, but I guess it wasn’t a true surrender, because I took back the control at the first sign of things turning hard. It’s sad, but I’m usually scared to change bad habits in my life because that means I have to step out on faith and face the unknown. I know what I need to change, but I don’t follow through because it’s hard and it means giving up control. But it’s time for a change. It’s BEYOND time! So this year, 2015, I am making my word “surrender”. And in a close second is “follow through”. For me, those two sort of go hand in hand. I need them both. I know it won’t be easy. Being out of control never is. Yet, I know it will be worth it. Letting God take control always is. If I don’t give him control, things will never get better. He often allows difficult situations to happen so that we realize just how much we need Him. That’s happened time and time again in my life, but I’m stubborn and scared. I’m ready for a change, and I need it. I know that if I actually follow through with surrendering each and every day, that I will be better for it. 2015 has so much potential! I’m excited to see what the new year will hold! The possibilities are ENDLESS.