Keep this ONE New Year's Resolution and You'll Need No More

  I know this post is rather late since the first of January was four days ago but I just felt impressed to post this today so I am!

  On Sunday our pastor brought a great message in the morning about worrying.  It was from Matthew 6 and his text was verses 19-34.  His main focus, however was on verses 25-34 which you can find here. 

  Towards the end of the message, he focused on verse 33.  "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."  As he read those words, I thought, 'That's all we that are Saved need.'

  I have to admit that I have in previous years been on the New Year resolution bandwagon but this year I decided not to be.  I decided instead to let Matthew 6:33 dictate my life. 

  In practice, to live this verse is the only New Year's Resolution that we need to have.  If we keep our priorities in order (seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness) then He will do the rest (and all these things {everything: food, clothing, job, house, car, the desires of our heart, etc etc...} shall be added unto you). 

  Let's face it.  What are our resolutions normally about?  Our health, our attitude, what we want to accomplish, etc.  I believe that all those things can be changed, strengthened and grown by putting that verse into practice.

  Believe me, it will be hard.  As of yet, I haven't faced really any testing as I am beginning the New Year with this verse as my guide but I know opposition will come.  The hard days will come when I wonder if that verse really means what it says.  But it does!!

  Has anyone had a verse that spoke to your heart at the very beginning of this New Year? I'd love for you to share.

Sara

                              

Project 365 Photos & a New Year's Giveaway from Sara Vogt Photography

  Hi all, it is December 31, 2011.  Wow! 

  I don't have a lot to say so I'm going to post the most recent 365 photos I've done and then tell you about a cool giveaway from my company to you!

  December 27, 2011

   This is the moon lying in the branches of one of our Pecan trees =).  This photo reminds me of a storybook.  I think it's the rich color of the sky.

December 28, 2011

 On Wednesday I was in a very depressed state of mind.  I went shopping (doesn't that always seem to help?) and found the CUTEST figurines called Heartstring Teddies.  I looked them up online to see if I could find a website but wasn't able to.  Anyway, I found four very very cute ones with bunnies (and you know I'm obsessed with bunnies) at Ross.  I bought all four and this is one that just spoke to me.

 I missed two days of the Project.  One day I was just SOOOOOO incredibly tired it wasn't even funny and went to bed as soon as I walked in my door.  Last night I spent an amazing night with two wonderful girls and although I took my camera, it never felt right to bring it out.  I felt that if I brought it out it would detract from what was going on rather than enhance it.  Does anyone know what I mean? Anyway I'm back again today.

Here's today: December 31, 2011

  I bought these incredibly sparkly earrings (don't they look like the mirrors Snow White's evil witch looked into?) at Belk today and the more I looked at them wanted to take a picture of them with something dark silver or black.  I think I captured their charm and aura.  I plan to wear them tomorrow with that necklace.  Perfect for New Year's Day, right?

  Ok, so there are my photos.  I am excited to see what the new year will bring but also a little nervous too.

  On to other things.  Over at my facebook page, I am hosting a New Year's Giveaway.  I do this monthly (November was a Thankgiving Giveaway, December was a Christmas Giveaway).  This month the contest is very simple.  Just submit to me your favorite photo from this Christmas along with a short, sweet statement as to why and then, get all your friends to "vote" for your entry.  Whoever has the most votes at the end of the giveaway (January 22, 2012) will win a very cool, handcrafted creation from my crafty friend in Texas.  Please, go over to my facebook page and enter to win.  It's lots of fun and I'd love to see you there.

Sara

Announcing my Brand New Money {and it's struggles} Blog!!

Hi guys, I just started a blog here about my struggles (and probably a lot of other people's struggles) about money. 

I would love it if you would follow me.  I will be relating some real life scenarios and what I am doing to "fix/change" things as well as offering tips, etc.  I would love to have others offer their tips, stratageies, money-saving ideas, etc too.

Come on over and join me...A new year starts tomorrow. Let's make some changes!!!

Sara