I can’t recall ever making a truly intentional New Years resolution. I’ve said things such as “I want to read the Bible this year” or “I’m going to brush my teeth every night this year,” but I’ve never sat down and thought through or written down goals for the year. But this year, for some reason, I’m more excited about the upcoming year. I am excited about fresh opportunities and new possibilities, and I realize that each day brings those opportunities and possibilities, but still…a new year, a new chance.
This year, I’m setting forth several goals. Some goals are individual goals; others are for my (future) marriage. I would love to share some of those.
In 2011, I will…
- Work for prayer to be a reflex, where I pray as soon as I see an opportunity or a need.
- Make my faith more about “action” than “belief.”
- Take better care of myself physically: eliminating fast food, cokes, and chocolate desserts (chocolate milk is too awesome to quit), as well as exercising more and returning to a habit of running.
- Continue to stretch myself intellectually by reading more regularly.
- Learn to be more efficient, to waste less time.
So here’s to 2011, to new opportunities and endless possibilities, another year of the Lord’s favor.
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