December 2008 is fast approaching... time to do a self evaluation of this year's resolutions. I didn't write any goals down, but there were a few things I felt really needed to change this year. These were the top ones:
1- Go to church EVERY Sunday.
Check- I switched to Saturday nights (Saturday night rocks!) and I serve on Sunday mornings. I wasn't planning in being involved with anything at all... being at church was good enough... at least for a while. I have had to miss a few services when I was out of town, but that's about it. I am thinking about slacking off next year :)
2- Heal my broken heart
Check (almost)- Tough one. I started the year pretty well, but it went downhill fairly quickly. I was waiting for someone to set me free, instead of turning to my Heavenly Father. The good news is that God was with me EVERY step of the way. I really don't know what could have happened if He hadn't reached out to me. He picked me up, comforted me, gave me hope and sent some wonderful people in my life. Forever grateful!
3- Exercise 5 days a week
Really dropped the ball on that one. I was doing fairly good until July- August... I have a few decent excuses, but that's all they are... excuses. I am getting back to the gym next week...maybe...
4- Hang on to Ps 138:8
Check- DR cited this verse earlier this year, and I have held on to it ever since. I remember walking out of that service feeling like I could take on the world, as long as I had God by my side. One thing I wasn't able to do from this outline was developing a 5-year plan. I can't even establish a 1-year plan yet. Should I panic and get to it? Probably... I really feel that this year was more about waiting (not the same as inaction) and listening (active listening).
Of course some of the most amazing things that happened to me this year were completely unplanned! God is good!
Next year will be even better!
EED
1- Go to church EVERY Sunday.
Check- I switched to Saturday nights (Saturday night rocks!) and I serve on Sunday mornings. I wasn't planning in being involved with anything at all... being at church was good enough... at least for a while. I have had to miss a few services when I was out of town, but that's about it. I am thinking about slacking off next year :)
2- Heal my broken heart
Check (almost)- Tough one. I started the year pretty well, but it went downhill fairly quickly. I was waiting for someone to set me free, instead of turning to my Heavenly Father. The good news is that God was with me EVERY step of the way. I really don't know what could have happened if He hadn't reached out to me. He picked me up, comforted me, gave me hope and sent some wonderful people in my life. Forever grateful!
3- Exercise 5 days a week
Really dropped the ball on that one. I was doing fairly good until July- August... I have a few decent excuses, but that's all they are... excuses. I am getting back to the gym next week...maybe...
4- Hang on to Ps 138:8
Check- DR cited this verse earlier this year, and I have held on to it ever since. I remember walking out of that service feeling like I could take on the world, as long as I had God by my side. One thing I wasn't able to do from this outline was developing a 5-year plan. I can't even establish a 1-year plan yet. Should I panic and get to it? Probably... I really feel that this year was more about waiting (not the same as inaction) and listening (active listening).
Of course some of the most amazing things that happened to me this year were completely unplanned! God is good!
Next year will be even better!
EED
6 comments:
Hey,
At least you gave a try to your resolution and accomplished a lot of things. I wish I was half that fortunate....my life is very unplanned lol
I think healing is a life-long process. Way to stick to your resolutions...you might be the only one :)
Ndeyefatou,
I think you are very fortunate. You found and married a good man this year (say hi to S for me!). I always try to remember the many blessings I have received, even (especially) when things don't turn out as I planned :)
Eric,
Thanks for the encouragement! I was trying for a long time to "rush" the healing process... Obviously that didn't work very well :)
I am just glad I learned that lesson.
Marriage is overrated lol, just one of the other things that people label you by.
I better stay single then :)
Loll enjoy it while it lasts :)
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