New Year

I know some people loathe making New Year's resolutions. I know some people may think they're just crazy aspirations that never come true or never get carried out.

But I always love to think of the New Year as a chance for a fresh start. A chance to begin again and do things better. A goal is set and is hopefully reached. And even if it's not reached ... it's something that I continue to ponder and work towards.

With that being said ... I have a few 'resolutions' that I'm planning to work on this year.

* Spend more time with the Lord. Reading the Bible, having my quiet time, praying, writing in my journal, etc ...
* Spend less time watching TV and being on the computer
* Eat more healthfully
* Exercise more consistently
* Prioritize my time better
* Plan specific times to have one on one time with each daughter and hubby and make sure that I carry them out.
* Make more time for friends and keep in better contact with the ones that live farther away.
* Read more books.
* Model Christlike behavior for my girls and anyone who sees me.

I'm sure the list could go on ... as I sit here I think of more and more things I'd like to do this year. I'm going to leave it as it is for now. I know that I can't possibly carry out all these things in my own strength - but only with the strength and wisdom from our loving God can I do these things. He knows the desires of my heart and knows that I'd like very much to be able to carry out these things in my life.

Phil. 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.

Happy New Year everyone!