Resolutions

I'm not big on making resolutions. But I usually like to give a look back and a look ahead at the beginning of the year. This year I decided to create an A-Z list. I still have my "To Do" list of projects and plans but here is my list of what I hope will guide my lifestyle.

A-Z GOALS

A- Always keep my eyes on the Lord - Psalm 16:8 
B- Be Thankful - 1 Thessalonians 5:18
C- Consider Him - Hebrews 12:1-4 
D- Do all to the glory of God - 1 Corinthians 10:31  
E- Encourage someone daily - Hebrews 3:13
F- Focus ahead, not behind - Isaiah 43:18 
G- Grow - 2 Peter 3:18 
H- Help my Husband and others - Genesis 2:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:14 
I- Inspire others - Titus 2:7-8 
J- Judge myself not others - Matthew 7:3 
K- Keep on keeping on - Galatians 6:9 
L- Love the Lord wholeheartedly and Love my neighbor - Luke 10:27 
M- Memorize and Meditate on Scripture - Joshua 1:8, Psalm 119:11  (Maybe I'll start with the ones on this list!)
N- No Complaining - Philippians 2:14-15 
O- Obey God’s Word - Psalm 119:60 
P- Pray more for myself and others - Matthew 26:41, Colossians 4:2, Ephesians 6:18  
Q- Quiet times for rest and renewal and maintain a Quiet spirit - Isaiah 30:15, 1 Peter 3:3-4  
R- Rejoice - Psalm 32:11 
S- Speak the truth in love - Ephesians 4:15 
T- Trust God- Proverbs 3:5-6 
U- Understand His will - Ephesians 5:15-17,  Proverbs 2:1-11 
V- Value the right things - Matthew 6:19-21 
W- Walk in the Spirit - Ephesians 5:8, Galatians 5:25 
X- eXercise Patience - Colossians 3:12, Proverbs 19:11 
Y- Yield when appropriate - James 3:17 
Z- Zest. Tackle life with keen enjoyment and gusto! Romans 12:11, Colossians 3:23 

We're a week into the New Year and I've already failed at some of these, but I am so grateful for a loving, forgiving Heavenly Father who knows our weaknesses and gives plenty of opportunities for second (third, fourth...) chances. And by His power I know that "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength."

Love,
Ruth