Goals For 2012

I really don't want to make a list of goals for 2012 because I still have so many things I didn't accomplish in 2011!

But - I refuse to start out this new beginning with whining and self-condemnation, so here's to a new list of things I WILL accomplish in 2012:

PHYSICAL GOALS

1.  Lose 20 lbs by exercising, in some way, every week day.

2.  Find a way to cut the calories in my coffee
3.  Eat less sweets
4.  Eat more fruits, veggies
5.  Drink more water


SPIRITUAL GOALS
1.  Read my Bible every day
2.  Pray more
3.  Memorize scripture weekly
4.  Give more
5.  Fill my mind with more of things that reflect the nature of God (music, books, thoughts, shows)


HOUSEHOLD GOALS
1.  Organize the kitchen cabinets
2.  Create a rotating menu and grocery list
3.  Create a cleaning schedule
4.  Per-fect my household notebook
5.  Create a "gift" cabinet for buying and storing good deal gifts/cards/wrapping/etc.


PERSONAL GOALS
1.  Write more
2.  Publish more
3.  Save more
4.  Cook more
5.  Love my family more
6.  Teach myself "blog design"
7.  Be a better teacher to Collin
8.  Make "date night" a reality
9.  Keep a list of every book I read in 2012
10. Celebrate bigger!

These are my basic goals for the next year.    All of them are achievable if I will focus and try and not give up, give in, or give out!  

I pray God will give me strength, endurance, creativity, love, mercy and grace, to spread around. 

I pray God will use me to bless someone this year.

I pray God will have mercy on my very sick dad.

I pray my kids will grow even closer to the Lord.

I pray I will point my kids closer to the Lord.

I pray I will continue to be madly in love with my awesome husband.

I pray my awesome husband will continue to be madly in love with me.

I pray God will take Ted to musical places he never imagined.

I pray God will create a passion in Collin for his life's calling.

I pray God will bless David with work that is physically and mentally satisfying.

I pray God will do things in our life and family that we never dreamed of (but, without tragedy).

I pray God will look into my heart and see all the things I forget to voice outloud; all the love that goes unsaid, yet is deep inside, everytime I think of HIM. 

I pray God will show me where I need improvement, with his sweet, gentle whisper that speaks volumes.

I pray God will hold me when I need holding; love me when I need to be loved, and teach me what I need to be taught.

I pray He will know how deep my love is for HIM and that I acknowledge that every good thing I have in this life is by His hand alone.

And lastly, I pray that everyone that reads this blog, will know the love of Jesus Christ and how HE truly can change your life, your focus, your world; just by believing and trusting in Him.

And these are my goals for 2012.

Happy New Year my friends!