2009

Happy New Year!

So I have to say, I do believe in resolutions/goals. Because we always should be striving to improve and become more like Christ right?

I like the fact you feel like the New Year is a fresh start....however I am going to think of each week as a fresh start...because the things I want to change and improve in my life I don't want to just quit because I failed that day or week etc....I want to keep trying and not give up.

Things I want to improve this year.
1. I really want to find time in my day to seek the Lord - It seems like He is continually reminding me to seek Him and follow after Him despite my busyness and laziness. I want to really try to Follow Him more in my heart and in my Actions.

2. I want to spend more time with my kids - which means I need to time - manage a bit more....
So I need to work on times for house stuff, personal stuff, business stuff so that my kids are not suffering because of my lack of time management.

3. I want to get in better shape AND learn to accept myself for how I am right now.
I know that sounds like an oxi-moron, but I do know I need to be in a bit better shape, but I also want to learn to love myself no matter what shape I am in.

(This morning Ezra was laying in our bed while I was getting ready - because he has 103.9 fever and is just plain sick) ANY ways, I had my back to him while I was changing my shirt and he says, "Pretty Momma" And I feel a little hand touching my back and my "love handles" - and he says again "Pretty" =o) Oh how I love him! =o)
Out of the mouths of Babes right? At what point are we "programed" to think "pretty = skinny" Thank you Lord for reminding me I am "pretty". =o)

4. This is probably my biggest goal this year.
My goal is to help us get out of debt in 2009 and be as financially responsible as I can with the Lord's help. Getting out of debt is a really tall order considering our debt load, but I really feel that the Lord has blessed us and I REALLY feel that it is our responsibility to take the consequences of past mistakes, pay for those consequences and MOVE on! I am an emotional spender and with the Lord's help I want become a RESPONSIBLE spender and become a great stewart of what the Lord has given us, so we can start using what He has given us for His work for His kingdom, instead of towards our debt...

May you all contiually work on your own goals of becoming more like Him this year!

Happy NEW YEAR!!!