I always make resolutions, but in the past few years they have turned into goals. And they're not just "lose the baby weight", because really....that just makes me feel fat. I have started examining my motivation behind these goals. Why do I want to exercise? Is it to look better...or feel better? And can I do without being mean to myself?
So here are this year's goals. Feel free to randomly ask how I'm doing with them!
Spiritually - I am going to use Professor Horner's method of reading through the bible. (This site requires a free registration to download the bookmarks. I have a "spam" email I use.) I also plan to learn a Fighter Verse every week. We've been doing that fairly regularly with the kids, so it's just a continuation. I personally want to memorize John 1 and Romans 8. I have most of it down, but I want them REALLY in my heart!! And last, but not least, I commit to praying with and for each of my children every week. I have been haphazard at best, and that is unacceptable.
Physically - I will get back on the workout train. Three days a week on the treadmill (while I watch some show on Netflix) and two days a week either with Wii Fit Yoga or a Winsor Pilates DVD. I will also increase my water intake to eight glasses a day and commit to eating a small breakfast that has protein as well as more veggies with lunch, and taking my vitamins.
Misc - I want to do little projects around the house. The first two on my list are carpet cleaning and painting baseboards/trim. If I can get those done in the first six months of the year, I think I'll be doing well!
I also want to do scrapbooking every week - my poor girls have terrible albums compared to their brothers! And music - mustn't forget music. It makes me happy, so I want to play flute or piano every week.
All these goals are with the remembrance that God loves me as I am. I cannot earn His love. I cannot get higher on his "nice" list if I do all these things. I also cannot go lower on that list if I don't do these things. He loves me. I know because He proved it on the cross at Calvary all those years ago!
Happy New Year!
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