Well, here it is, Jan. 21st and I am well on my way in working on my New Year's Resolutions:
1. I want to reach my goal weight of 145 pounds this year. Well, I havn't lost much this year...only half a pound so far for Jan. but I have lost a total of about 13 pounds. I am at 162 but I started on 175. When I weighed in on Thursday I had lost another .6 lbs. Not bad....slow and steady works for me. That way I will keep it off. 17 pounds to go...I can do this!!!
2. I also resolved to not get behind in my homework this year. Well, that hasn't really been put to the test yet. I don't start back until March 19th. That is if I can even start back then. There are some issues with my financial aid. I just have to wait and see if I get it back. If I don't then I will be unable to complete school. That would be very upsetting for me BUT I know that God is in control and that He has a plan for my life.
3. I want to loose the spirit of indifference to sin around me this year. Well, that is kind of hard to gage if I am doing 'good' at or not. I have been spending more time in God's work and setting aside more prayer time. I have also started a Bible study with the Women in my church that focuses around the Courageous movie and that resolution...of course the Women's resolution is a little different than the men's. This study is definitely a life-changer. I am also watching what I listen to or watch. No more rated R movies or rated TV-MA shows for us. We will also be careful about the PG13 and TV-14 things we decide to watch. Yes, it is very true that God tells us that it is not what goes in us that makes us clean or unclean...it is what comes out. But if we surround ourselves with stuff that deadens our ability to tell what is real or not....what is right or not....what is acceptable or not.....well, that can lead to problems also. In Genesis chapter 19 Lot's moral compass shows signs of wear and tear because he had been surrounded my sin for so long. It is really something we should all think about.
4. I have decided to not waste so much time this year! I wasted alot of time this last year on facebook, watching TV, and just doing things that were so not necessary. I have cleared ALOT out of my life. I was voluntering with things that God wasn't really calling me to do. I have stepped out of most of that. I also shut down my facebook and it will stay shut down at least for 2012. I also only watch 2 1/2 hours of TV a day at the MOST. Some days not even close to that much. That is just the amount I have allowed myself per day for 2012. This opens up some time for other things....reading my Bible, prayer, time with my daughter, and of course homework when/if school starts back in a couple months.
Has anyone heard of a book called Seven written by Jen Hatmaker? It is supposed to be a great book written about some resolutions the author's family made over a period of 7 months. I have not read it yet. I have only read an article by her and some reviews about the book. I can't wait to get out there and buy the book. Super excited about it!
Also, if any is really interested in making some changes in life you really should look into the courageous books and Bible studies. They are amazing.
So, what are New Year's resolutions and how are you doing with them so far? What things do you want to change in your life? We are always on a journey...either toward God or away from God. Which way do you want to be pointed? What kind of steps will you take to be sure that happens?
Be blessed,
Dawn
1. I want to reach my goal weight of 145 pounds this year. Well, I havn't lost much this year...only half a pound so far for Jan. but I have lost a total of about 13 pounds. I am at 162 but I started on 175. When I weighed in on Thursday I had lost another .6 lbs. Not bad....slow and steady works for me. That way I will keep it off. 17 pounds to go...I can do this!!!
2. I also resolved to not get behind in my homework this year. Well, that hasn't really been put to the test yet. I don't start back until March 19th. That is if I can even start back then. There are some issues with my financial aid. I just have to wait and see if I get it back. If I don't then I will be unable to complete school. That would be very upsetting for me BUT I know that God is in control and that He has a plan for my life.
3. I want to loose the spirit of indifference to sin around me this year. Well, that is kind of hard to gage if I am doing 'good' at or not. I have been spending more time in God's work and setting aside more prayer time. I have also started a Bible study with the Women in my church that focuses around the Courageous movie and that resolution...of course the Women's resolution is a little different than the men's. This study is definitely a life-changer. I am also watching what I listen to or watch. No more rated R movies or rated TV-MA shows for us. We will also be careful about the PG13 and TV-14 things we decide to watch. Yes, it is very true that God tells us that it is not what goes in us that makes us clean or unclean...it is what comes out. But if we surround ourselves with stuff that deadens our ability to tell what is real or not....what is right or not....what is acceptable or not.....well, that can lead to problems also. In Genesis chapter 19 Lot's moral compass shows signs of wear and tear because he had been surrounded my sin for so long. It is really something we should all think about.
4. I have decided to not waste so much time this year! I wasted alot of time this last year on facebook, watching TV, and just doing things that were so not necessary. I have cleared ALOT out of my life. I was voluntering with things that God wasn't really calling me to do. I have stepped out of most of that. I also shut down my facebook and it will stay shut down at least for 2012. I also only watch 2 1/2 hours of TV a day at the MOST. Some days not even close to that much. That is just the amount I have allowed myself per day for 2012. This opens up some time for other things....reading my Bible, prayer, time with my daughter, and of course homework when/if school starts back in a couple months.
Has anyone heard of a book called Seven written by Jen Hatmaker? It is supposed to be a great book written about some resolutions the author's family made over a period of 7 months. I have not read it yet. I have only read an article by her and some reviews about the book. I can't wait to get out there and buy the book. Super excited about it!
Also, if any is really interested in making some changes in life you really should look into the courageous books and Bible studies. They are amazing.
So, what are New Year's resolutions and how are you doing with them so far? What things do you want to change in your life? We are always on a journey...either toward God or away from God. Which way do you want to be pointed? What kind of steps will you take to be sure that happens?
Be blessed,
Dawn
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