2009 IS HERE

Resolutions. Even the word gives me accountability. I always like to start the new year with a list of goals and ideals that I work toward. It gives me something to compare what I tried to attain with what I really attained at the end of the year.

I came across Ephesians 3:20 as I pondered MY goals. "Now to HIM who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or
imagine, according to HIS power that is at work within us, to HIM be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."

So what are my goals? When God can do so much more than I could ever ask or even imagine?That HE is at work in me? What does it matter my goals? Although I am a list,box,organization person, I like the thought of HIS power working in me, it is even greater.

Immeasurably. Without bounds,beyond measure, infinitely. Could I actually think that vast? Could what GOD wants for me be bigger than what I could imagine for myself?

So therein lies my first goal: 1. To focus on what God could imagine for me this year.
2. To be in His word more.To attain this, scripture memorization is a must! I have committed to the LPM challenge of twenty-four verses this year. At least two verses a month outside of what other verses God calls me to learn.
3. The usual weight loss goal. If I can not attain physical discipline, it will be impossible for me to attain any form of spiritual discipline for I believe they go together. How I do this will result in added accountability. Gym workouts, as well as a healthy eating lifestyle has to be part of my daily living.
4. Intentional parenting! What one thing do I want to instill to each of my four children according to their own need?
This is a difficult one. I will be facing some uphill battles, but I know "throughout all generations" gives me personal responsibility to my children.
5. Lastly, my role as wife gives me far more chances to grow than any other relationship I have. I long to devote my marriage to more prayer. That I would choose to humble myself to my God and my husband more willingly so that my marriage can flourish and God will receive the credit.

I share these goals as added accountability to those of you who know me. Call me on them, make sure my words match my actions as I move forward this next year. For I "press on to take hold of that which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which GOD has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."