2012 Goals

Wow, it's hard to believe that a new year is already here. I think the saying is true that the days pass faster when you are older (if middle age counts). With that in mind I plan to make the most of 2012 that I possibly can. Like most people I am tired of looking back at past years, months, and days and feeling like I didn't use my time in the best possible way.
So to make it short and sweet... here are a few of my Goals for 2012:
SPIRITUAL-

• do a chronological study of my Bible. I will be using blueletterbible.org to help me accomplish this. 
• devote each morning to the Lord- I will be waking up early to make sure I get in some much needed time with him each day.
• pray for the Lord to place a mentor in my life- I feel this is something we all need- someone to keep us accountable to what the Lord is calling us to do.
• Read books to help me keep my focus on the Lord, my husband, and my kids
• Pray for the Lord to lead me to an area of ministry where I can actively serve others. 

FAMILY-

• plan one family activity each month outside of the normal routine (visit a museum, go to movie,take a field trip, etc.)
• set down as a family for short devotionals 5 times each week. 
• schedule a date night once a month for the Hubby and I
• plan individual kid dates each month (out for ice cream,bike ride, etc)
• take a vacation
• invite another family over once a month to just hangout and fellowship
• eat homemade, unprocessed foods no less than 75% of the time. hopefully more! 

FINANCIAL-

• use cash for purchases
• pay off debt (just a little to go)
• begin saving 3-6 months of expenses 
• fund 401k at max
• put $ aside for christmas 2012
• pay the kids allowances for chores and teach them how to use it wisely

PERSONAL-

• read 2 or more books each month
• complete the JOY Dare
• walk 3 miles- at least 3 times each week
• limit TV time
• limit internet time
• get involved in Church or Small group activities
• send cards to people more (birthdays, encouragement, etc.)
• cut down caffeine intake
• get Healthy (yes I have some weight I would like to drop, but more importantly I want to be fit and active- we already eat a healthier diet)

There are other things that will be goals for the year, but this is the gist of it. I hope 2012 finds you searching to do more with the time God has blessed you with!