As the year draws to a close I’m thinking of the new year.  Each year I try to evaluate and see how God can use me more effectively.  I like to find a challenging word to reach for.  Last year was simplify and year before that was intentional. While those are still words on my radar.  I picked a new word for this year.  This year my word is BALANCE.  I want to have a better balance in all areas of my life and in our family.  We need to be intentional in keeping things balanced so there is less stress, more focus on the important, and more attentive to listening to Him.