Goals are useless if you don’t do anything about them. I shared my January goals with you last month, so today I want to give an update.
Let me be the first to say that public accountability goes a long way! So thank you for letting me share my goals and updates!
January Goals Update
Memorize one Bible verse – I managed to memorize Isaiah 43:1. I shared a free printable with you at the beginning of the month. Isaiah 43:1 proved to be a helpful reminder as trials came and went this month. I am grateful to have this verse stored in my heart.
Complete one chapter on leadership study & review with Mark – This got pushed to the side this month … try again next month.
Plan one date night out with Mark – We didn’t get a date night per se, but we managed a date morning. I knocked off two of my monthly goals in one and spent one entire morning with Mark skiing.
Go ski one time – Mark and I went skiing together for the first time in four years. It was a total blast. I was surprised by how much I really enjoyed myself!
Begin reading one book together as a couple – We read Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung together this month. We tend to over pack our schedules and are often “crazy busy.” This was a great book to read together and prompted many great discussions. I highly recommend this book!
Plan one date with Sam – This didn’t happen. I struggled to figure out how to make this work. Try again this month!
Complete one prayer walk through each room in my home – Oh what a rich time this was. I didn’t start in one room and walk all around my home praying in one fell swoop. I took time to pray through the rooms in my home as I entered them off and on throughout the month. It was an on-going prayer and sweet time with the Lord.
Complete two books from my reading list – I read several books this month, which I will share about soon, but I only managed to complete one book from my actual reading list.
What goals did you accomplish this month? I’d love to hear about them in the comments!
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Trina Grant
February 4, 2014 at 6:16 amThank you for sharing this. I often feel like a colossal failure if I don’t finish a goal. Thank you for reminding me we all just have to keep trying.
Leigh Ann Dutton
February 4, 2014 at 7:42 amYou are absolutely not a colossal failure! Just think of where you would be if you didn’t set any goals? I know you accomplish so much more because you are aiming at something.
Psalm 139:5 says, “You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.”
He is always with us – going before us, making a way. Coming behind us, covering in His grace where we fail. His hand is on you. You are His. You are not a failure!
Keep seeking Him and remember His grace covers you all the way around!
Gabrielle
February 5, 2014 at 1:35 pmWay to go, Leigh Ann!! My goal was to re-organize my kids’ rooms and to get mine nice and clean too. We have reached an easier stage of life so I can finally transition out of survival mode. It’s amazing how much easier life gets in just a few months, because little bitties really change that quickly. And I’ve started running again, which has been pretty wonderful. I love hearing about your goals, so please keep sharing them!
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