For the year 2013 and a few years before that I felt that my
{joy} was taken from me. I do believe that the enemy is out to kill, steal, and
destroy those who are trying to follow Christ. I feel I let the enemy win these
past couple of years and he tried to kill, steal, and destroy my {joy}. With
that being said my word for 2014 is {JOY}!
This New Year I have set a few goals that I would like to
accomplish. I have always been one to start something and never finish it out.
Like the 365 day photos, etc… What I am really hoping for is a hunger for the
Lord like never before, reading His Word daily, praying daily, and to be more Christ-like.
Here are some of my goals:
1. Reading the Word
in 365 days with the Olive Tree Bible Study App. So far I’ve read Genesis 1-3,
Matthew 1-3, Ezra 1-3, and Acts 1-3.
2. Praying daily.
There are times where I am so caught up with what I don’t have, problems in my
life, and many other things that I don’t pray it all out. When I do I feel some
peace and am able to go about my day.
3. Journaling my
daily thoughts, prayers, any verses I see that speak to my heart, and also
bringing some of my journaling onto here, my blog.
4. Wake up every
morning right before hubby leaves for work to hand him over some breakfast and after
he leaves it’s my time with my Savior.
5. Being a better
wife & mother. Tending to their needs a little more and staying away from
social media while we are home or out as a family.
6. After having my
time with my Savior, my plan is to get ready as if I am going somewhere. {since
I am a SAHM there are many days that I don’t want to even brush my teeth (being
real now!)}
7. Finish my Medical
Transcription Certificate course. {finishing up my last course before my externship}
8. Read at least 1
book a month. {Christian based}
9. Learn to paint on
canvas and not feel as if I am not good enough.
10. Learn to budget
better and save money.
11. Try and stay
organized.
12. Begin a 365 day
afghan. By the time this year is up I will have a HUGE afghan ;)
13. BE {JOY}FUL at
all times!
That’s all I have for right now. There is a lot more
stirring in my head but these are the ones I actually had written down in
December.
What are some of your goals/resolutions/bucket list? Share
them here!
“I have told you these things so that you will be filled
with my joy. Yes, your joy will
overflow!” John 15:11
This verse stirred my heart. May my joy and your joy
overflow in Jesus Christ name, Amen!
Love,
Melanie
