Dear friends,
As 2013 approached, I heard some of my friends talking about their New Year's resolutions.
Well, I am not a make-a-New-Year's-resolution kind of person.
I am a take-one-day-at-a-time kind of person.
Not that I don't have goals, and like to plan ahead, because I do.
But my experience with New Year's resolutions can be summed up in one word: failure.
However, if I could make a list of what my daily goals are, it would look something like this....
Just for today...
...I resolve to have a merry heart. (Proverbs 15:13 & 17:22)
...I resolve to have a wholesome tongue. (Proverbs 15:4)
...I resolve to have the law of kindness on my tongue. (Proverbs 31: 26)
...I resolve to have soft answers. (Proverbs 15:1)
...I resolve to have a gentle and quiet spirit. (1 Peter3:4)
...I resolve to speak with wisdom. (Proverbs 31:26)
...I resolve to have a humble spirit. (1 Peter 3:4)
...I resolve to model the examples of godly women in Scripture. (1 Peter 3:5)
..I resolve to do my husband good and not evil. (Proverbs 31:12)
I resolve to be a joyful mother. (Psalm 113:9)
...I resolve to be clothed with strength and honor. (Proverbs 31:25)
...I resolve to delight in and meditate on the Word throughout the day. (Psalm 1:2)
...I resolve to pray without ceasing. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
...I resolve to meditate on only things that are praiseworthy. (Philippians 4:8)
...I resolve to live in light of the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. (Titus 2:13)
...I resolve to speak evil of no one. (Titus 3:2)
...I resolve to remain unspotted from the world. (James 1:27)
...I resolve to set no evil thing before my eyes. (Psalm 101:3)
...I resolve to keep my heart with all diligence. (Proverbs 4:23)
...I resolve to trust in the sovereignty of God. (Daniel 4:35)
Sounds like a tall order, doesn't it?
But remember, I can "do all things through Christ, who gives me strength." :)
Have a wonderful day, everyone!
This was awesome and inspiring! I love your list!
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful it was an encouragement to you, my friend. Hope you have a delightful week. :)
DeleteBeautiful, Dear Lisa! And what a pretty blog! Always encouraging to come here and visit.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by, my friend. And for the kind words. Hope you feeling better.
DeleteMuch love to you..
Lisa, what an inspiring list. :) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy "resolutions" for this year are simple: pick up where I left off last year and persevere in what I've already started. God is faithful to complete in us the good work He's begun...such a comforting thought!
Blessings to you and yours, my friend,
Lisa :)
Excellent resolutions, dear Lisa. I'm so thankful that He will complete the good work He has done!
DeleteHope you're having a wonderful Wednesday.
Much love to you.