I've heard it said {& I wish I could remember where} that,
"Inch by inch, life's a cinch. Yard by yard, it's always hard."
It's often the case, isn't it? We want to look at the big picture & know how the year will go in one fell swoop, but we can't. We can, however, focus on today. While 365 days full of resolution success seems insurmountable, one day at a time seems more within reach.
I've decided to jump on the band wagon & try monthly goals this year, instead of lofty, well-intentioned resolutions that often don't survive February. I'm going to try it more "inch by inch" instead of "yard by yard." Each month I'll share my new goals & let you know how the previous month's goals went down {Or didn't - let's give each other some grace, huh?}. Here's this month's:
1. Study God's Word more. I typically always read my Bible daily, but sometimes it feels like I'm skimming the surface, & I want to put on my spiritual scuba gear & go deep this month!
2. Drink at least 1 glass of water each day. I've never been good at drinking enough H2O, & though I know I should drink more I'm gonna start small & work my way up to make this goal as successful as possible.
3. Read at least one good faith-based book.
4. Visit my apartment's mini workout room. I've lived here almost a year & never done it!
5. Work on my posture. I've noticed I've been slouching a lot lately & I want to break the habit while I can.
Do you have any goals this month? I'd love to hear about em!
Love,
-Bess-
I think I need to steal your goal list. Those are all awesome!
ReplyDeleteHere are a few of my goals:
- To be more hospitable and invite people to my new apartment for tea.
- To disconnect from social media sites like Facebook and spend more time reading the Bible.
- To eat healthier. (Cliché, but I hope my transition away from cafeteria food should make this goal attainable.)
- To learn calligraphy. =)
You can definitely steal my list, if I can steal yours! I need to do those things, too - &, I'd love to have a "tea" party at my apt. & learn calligraphy. Hope your new place is becoming your place! =)
DeleteLove,
-Bess-
Great goals!
ReplyDelete1. Have you used She Reads Truth? They are great for digging deeper in the Word! I really liked Ruth, Hosea, and Open Your Bible studies!
2. Have you ever tried adding fruit to your water? It's what helped me achieve the same goal last year. I added slices of lemon plus other fruit (sometimes strawberries, or right now actually I am drinking lemons + oranges). I add a tbsp of chia seeds as well since I need more fiber. It looks a little funny, but I promise it tastes great!
3. Oooh! Great goal!! There are so many great ones that I got to read last year. 3 of the top ones, though are A Shepherd Looks At Psalm 23 by Philip Keller (I've read this book 3 times and still learn so much!), The Explicit Gospel (Matt Chandler), and Mere Christianity (CS Lewis)
Thanks! You really were my main inspiration on sharing monthly goals - I love to read yours on your blog! These are great ideas! I actually never have tried the She Reads Truth thing & thought I would try that this New Year. I also never thought of adding chia seeds to water - I've got some & may just have to try that! The book I'm reading right now I also found first on your blog {you are really inspiring me, if you didn't know it} =). I'm enjoying "Cold Tangerines" right now. Hope you have a blessed January!
DeleteLove,
-Bess-