Hope yours got off to a great start! We had a fine day visiting family.

The start of the new year always brings out my list of resolutions. There are many who say that they don’t make resolutions because they never keep them. I say that is like not playing the game because you can’t win. The fun is in the experience.

I like to take this time to look back and forward, reevaluate, and see where I might want to go. So without further ado, here is my list.

  1. Continue to work on finding balance. Do what it takes to devote time to the kids, husband, and myself, but keeping in mind the correct order of priorities.
  2. As a part of that, I want to work on my attitude of servanthood. I know that we are to be servants like Jesus was. I want to have that attitude with my family, and also find a way to practice that attitude in my community some this year too.
  3. Also as part of that (I need lots of work on balance.) I want to work on devoting some time to God on a regular basis through prayer, Bible reading, and devotions. I think I am also on the cusp of adding an element of memorization to that – some prayers or Bible verses. Maybe one per week. The Holy Spirit is knocking on my door about some things now (won’t leave me alone in fact). I am not ready to talk about it just yet, but He is being mighty persistent.
  4. Be nicer to my kids when I am frustrated. I need to remember that two years old is only two years old and take a deep breath.
  5. Cut back the reliance I have developed on the TV as a babysitter.
  6. Some time before the end of the year develop a regular exercise program (at least three days a week). I am giving myself lots of time for this one…

Actually I am going to give myself lots of time for all of these. Make a “phase in” plan of action so that it is not do or die right out of the gate, but instead set small obtainable goals and then an appointment reminder on my calendar that it is time to revisit those goals, reflect, and step them up a bit. I think I will be more successful that way.

If you make resolutions, good luck with yours!