Guest Post and My Sorta Resolutions

Happy New Year! First order of business is to tell you that I am guest posting at Overcomer Outreach talking about all the possibilities a new year presents and how to walk into the  future with confidence, while taking “possession” of all the blessings we have in Christ.

Several readers have asked about my goals, and more specifically, what Bible readying plan/books I’m reading this year. I’ve told you before that I’m not a huge New Year’s resolution maker. I do have areas I’d like to change and several goals, so here are my “sorta” resolutions:

Bible Reading and Study. I’m using the immersion method to study the Bible this year in order to get a better grasp on each book instead of reading through in order. This means that I’ll take a book and read it about 20 times and then move on. I started last week and can already tell that I will benefit greatly from this method. I’ll share the books I’m planning to read in another post.

Family. Meeting the needs of my family, means giving them the tools they need to grow, which translates to love, guidance, meals, time, orderly home, a listening ear, support, or whatever else. These are my people and I love them! 🙂

Learn. I have several topics I want to learn more about: painting light in watercolor, photography, understanding essential oils, the process of finding a literary agent and submitting a manuscript, web design and more. I’m thankful for all of the online resources I have at my disposal for these tasks!

Friendship. I have several friends that I meet with on a regular basis for Christian growth and encouragement. We sometimes read a book together or talk through topics relevant to Christian living. I’m purposing to spend more time with these women. They are such gifts!

Blog. Encouraging other women with this blog has been such a blessing to me. I don’t follow many “blogging” tricks to gain traffic and build exposure, like using shocking headlines or talking about controversial things, so as far as blogging goes, I’m kinda hokey and unconventional. I don’t even read a lot of blogs, truth be told. I mostly think of what I want my daughters to know someday and write it here. I’m amazed at how God has used a simple diary of days to encourage other women to live for Him. I will continue freelance writing and see where the Lord leads.

Priorities. We lead a busy life. This means that I have to cut out the extras to make room for what we consider the “best” for us. Peter and I did pretty well at this last year, and I hope to use the same method this year.

We’ll most likely travel to see Rebekah graduate college, to attend a conference for Youth Ministry Staff, and a family vacation.

Whatever comes in 2015, I know that God goes before us. I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me. My prayer is that I would walk in the light of His presence, love the people around me well, and be faithful to obey His word without compromise. I know I can trust Him to work out the details of my life. 

What about you? Have you made resolutions? What is your prayer this year for your family?