Some Priorities and Goals for the Year 2011.
Key Verse of the Year: (At least beginning the year)
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God, must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.
Key Word/Phrase of the Year: Follow-Through
Serve/Love Heidi Zealously
I desire though humbly seeking the Lord that as I seek to love, serve and honor Heidi that at the end of 2011, Heidi would be overwhelmingly convinced that she is 1st a wife and then a mother as demonstrated by my love. (This is going to take some serious prayer, action, in light of adding our 4th child to our family and her serving them 24/7, and around March or so, having 4 children 4 years old and younger.) I have much to grow in this area, but good fruit results from Abiding in the Vine.
I desire though humbly seeking the Lord that as I seek to love, serve and honor Heidi that at the end of 2011, Heidi would be overwhelmingly convinced that she is 1st a wife and then a mother as demonstrated by my love. (This is going to take some serious prayer, action, in light of adding our 4th child to our family and her serving them 24/7, and around March or so, having 4 children 4 years old and younger.) I have much to grow in this area, but good fruit results from Abiding in the Vine.
Redeem 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
These are 2 hours that fly by with a blink of the eye. As Heidi and I look back at this past year, we realize that this time goes wasted, misused, spent on ok/good things, but not on the best. I see that I do waste a lot of time checking Facebook and it often distracts me from other conversations, especially with Heidi.
For the month of January, I am going to keep track of how we use that 2 hour window in the evenings...so we can begin to use that time in ways that feed and nourish our souls, growing us closer to the Lord and one another.
Memorize Hebrews chapters 11 through 13
I want 2011 marked by cherishing the Word of God closely in my heart. One of the ways is going to be by memorizing some bigger chunks of Scripture. Our preaching pastor is working his way through Hebrews and thought this would be a good fit to memorize. When we get to chapter 11, I asked our pastor if I could recite from memory these chapters on a Sunday morning, and he agreed thinking that would be a good use of time and would hopefully be an encouragement to the body of Christ.
Memorize Hebrews chapters 11 through 13
I want 2011 marked by cherishing the Word of God closely in my heart. One of the ways is going to be by memorizing some bigger chunks of Scripture. Our preaching pastor is working his way through Hebrews and thought this would be a good fit to memorize. When we get to chapter 11, I asked our pastor if I could recite from memory these chapters on a Sunday morning, and he agreed thinking that would be a good use of time and would hopefully be an encouragement to the body of Christ.
Exercise Regularly
2010 was a great year for me in this area. I started out January 1st, 2010 at 188.5 lbs and on December 31st, was down to 164.5. I'd like to get down to the 155 lb mark (I think this is a healthy spot for me) and more than that I know it would require regular physical exercise to get their. Thus, if I can exercise consistently throughout 2011 three times a week, this will be a step in the right direction for me. By God's grace and enablement, I'd like to hit the 155 mark by the end of March and on December 31st, 2011...remain at the 155 mark.
Complete Musse's adoption
If you read this blog, this is an obvious one. We look forward to traveling in late January for our court date and then hopefully in March sometime for the embassy appointment. I look forward to posting updates, pictures and video's of our time and journey.
Finish Reading the Books I Start
I have a horrible habit of starting things and not completing them (hence the key word for the year...follow through).
I have a list of the books I'd like to read this year (I'll post that list tomorrow). This list will change, grow, maybe shrink, throughout this year. I am going to actually keep track of the books I read, along with writing at least 1 blog post per book I read. It will not be the typical book review (there are plenty of writer's out there who do great work at reviewing books. I will link to them). The purpose of my review will be...how has God used this book, this author, this theme to change me and sanctify me.
Spokane Adoption/Foster Care Conference
I'd like (of course Lord willing and Lord enabling) 2011 to be the year in which the 1st adoption focused conference was held in Spokane. I know they used to happen in Spokane often, but they haven't in a while. Heidi and I literally have about 2 conversations a week with people who are either considering adoption, wanting to know ways to be involved and serve, or are struggling through the specific challenges associated with adoption.
There are many people in Spokane that are desirous of an occasion in which something could be held to help, be a resource, and encourage adoption and those who have adopted, and those considering adoption.
There are a lot of Christian voices in Spokane that are passionate about God's heart for adoption, but no united Christian voice (at least right now).
Learn to take some great photos and video
For Christmas, my dad bought a new Canon 35X Powershot camera and is letting me use it for our trip to Ethiopia. I really do desire to take some great pictures and video with the hope and intention of communicating with others the story of our adoption, life in Ethiopia, and to stir understanding of life outside a
What goals do you have?
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