The year has almost concluded. Here in the Mountain Time zone we have just over 12 hours until we kiss 2014 goodbye. It's a time for reflection and renewal. Over the last few years, I've actually gotten more serious about resolutions. About four years ago, was when I really got down to brass tacks and thought through a whole bunch of different things I wanted to improve and get to do over the year. They were lofty goals, and I think I made a good attempt, but ultimately they all fell through.
Last year, I set out smaller, but still challenging goals.
In a few hours, during my kids' quiet/nap time, I will be finishing my Bible reading for the year. It was a great exercise. I loved the different perspectives of each translation and the wealth of wisdom contained in those covers. I love getting to know God more and understanding Him in different ways. I had wanted to better understand what it meant to put His kingdom first - while I think I have a tiny bit better understanding, I think what I learned was that to put a year limit on learning about it would be fool-hardy, and it should be a resolution for my entire life, not just a mere 365 days.
For 2015, I only really have two for now. S and I are still in conversation about one that we will be working together on, but for me I am resolving to memorize the book of James and to finish at least one of the book projects I already have on the go. I currently have four, and I'm finding that the plots are getting muddled together and none of them are getting my full attention. SO! One at a time, hopefully.
Anything you are resolving to do for this coming year?
XO,
J
Soli Deo Gloria
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