Sunday January 03, 2010

 
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This year’s top ten resolutions

 

Well, it’s that time of year again – time to reflect and think about ways our life can be a bit better than it was last year.  I googled New Year’s resolutions and found that the tradition actually dates back to the ancient Babylonians.  Listed below are the top 10 resolutions for 2010:

1. We are going to lose weight, get in shape or in some way live healthier.

2. We are going to reduce our debt and/or get control of our finances.

3. We are going to spend more time with our families.

4. We are going to reduce the stress in our lives and/or find ways to enjoy life more.

5. We are finally going to get organized.

6. We are going to quit smoking NOW!

7. We are going to lower our alcohol consumption.

8. We are going to continue our education and/or learn something new.

9. We are going to find a better job.

10. We are going to volunteer more and/or find a way to help others.

While the nay-sayers point out that most of us (75%) will abandon our goals by March – I’m rooting for the rest of us who are tryng to find a way to live better this year.  What are you resolving to do?

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  1. Robin Swieringa posted on January 4, 2010

    I am going to spend at least 30 minutes a day (all at once) focused on The Living Word in His various forms — the Bible, and His three-in-oneness. If I can make time for Tavis Smiley just about every night, I can make time for Him!

    1. Renee posted on January 4, 2010

      I think mine are more prayers really. There are some things I can resolve to do, but much of what I'd like to see happen in my life this year I desperatly need God to do!

      1. To love God more and better.
      2. To grow in my ability to discern His heart and what He cares about.
      3. To center my life around those things.
      4. To grow in my ability to love His people.
      5. To share that love and help others to do the same.
      6. To grow in my ability to understand and embody the Gospel message.
      7. To increasingly be Jesus' hands and feet to a broken, dying world.
      8. That the Holy Spirit's presence in me would increase to the point that I am not seen. Ever.
      9. To increase my dependancy on HIm and the courage to step out in blind faith so that this dependancy might be stretched.
      10. To find the courage and strength to give my last 10%.

      1. Jeanette posted on January 7, 2010

        My New Year's resolution is to turn my fear into faith, to finally surrender the things that I have been holding on to, and to give 100% of my life to God. Your message last weekend was awesome. It was one of those times where it felt like God was speaking directly to me. Thank you for letting Him use you this way. Happy New Year, Scott.

        1. Geoff posted on January 12, 2010

          This year, I'm finally going to nail my impression of Andy Kaufman's impression of Elvis.

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