A Confidence-ish 2024 — What I'm Doing in 2025!
Let's reflect.
In just a few hours we’ll be counting down in celebration from 2024 to 2025. Saying goodbye to the old and hello to the new. And it’s around this time when we all start reflecting and thinking of ways to improve for the next.
I recently learned of the passing of a childhood friend, which has led to some deep reflection and sadness. For one, it has made me realize just how short life really is and how at any moment, you could be saying your last goodbye. No, this isn’t a morbid post, but it is some food for thought.
2024 Was … The Year of Embracing
This year, I embraced many new and unexpected things. I found a new version of myself through Christ, and with that, my confidence in Him. Finding myself in Him has been my main takeaway of the year. But there’s a bit more…
My Faith in Christ
As I said, this year was the year when I began fully embracing my faith. I have embraced my Christianity and my identity in Christ. While it’s still a journey, I’m excited to continue walking this path. I found a church that praises Him and his word and not religion, I’ve built a morning routine that consists of spending time in the Word and not scrolling social media or worrying about daily tasks. I still have much to learn but that’s one thing I’m looking forward to in 2025!
Quality Time with Family & Friends
I traveled with my family this year, venturing more than usual. I loved visiting these new places with my parents and seeing them embrace this new happiness in life.
I traveled with one of my dearest friends out of state and we had the most epic time of our lives! Although we were only an hour away that bit of travel opened me up to explore more of what’s nearby and embrace the present instead of thinking about the future.
Becoming A Creator
I stepped out in faith and launched my YouTube channel and a new Instagram. Creating is something I’ve always felt called to do. It opened my eyes to some challenges and things I need to work on to be consistent, but I’m excited to be on this creator journey. Maybe this new year I’ll consider relaunching my blog.
2025 Goals and Plans
As I said, this year was the year I leaned into my faith as a Christian. And in 2025 I want to deepen my faith. For one thing, I want to let God lead. I have a control problem (I’m admitting it! I like to control problems, etc. in my life.) But yes, I will learn to let go and let God lead.
I hardly listen to secular music anymore and when I do I try my best to be diligent about listening to the lyrics. I want to build a community of friendships based on Christian faith and do more with my church. Stepping out of my comfort zone, which honestly scares me. However, the Lord doesn’t call us to remain in our comfort zone.
A Prayer Board Over A Vision Board
I read somewhere that a vision board is on our time. A prayer board is on God’s time. I love this idea because it requires me to place my full trust in the Lord. And can I be honest? I sometimes struggle with trust, and the Lord has been making me aware of this. One thing He has proven time and time again is that His time is always the perfect timing. And He never fails.
A Verse Of The Year vs. A Word Of The Year
It dawned on me the other night that I should use a verse instead of a word. Because there’s a verse heavy on my heart that I feel will describe 2024-5 perfectly.
Create Without Fear & Consistently
As I’ve mentioned creating is a passion I feel called to do. But I haven’t been as consistent as I’d like to be and I often let fear and doubt control what I post. I aim for perfection knowing perfection is an illusion. So this new year, I will focus less on perfectionism and more on sharing my true self.
Also, if you’re interested I highly recommend listening to this podcast on perfectionism and its ties to witchcraft.
What are you looking forward to the most in 2025? I look forward to hearing from you.
As always before we end here’s a verse to start us off right for the New Year!
A new day will dawn on us from above because our God is loving and merciful. He will give light to those who live in the dark and in death's shadow. He will guide us into the way of peace.
—Luke 1:78-79
Have a safe and blessed 2025,
Xoxo Zee