Happy New Year!
Okay, I know that technically, it’s already January 5th. But I’m pretending that it’s January 1st, because the actual New Year’s Day came and went in a bit of a blur.
Between making a quick out-of-town trip after Christmas, various gatherings with family and friends that spanned both Christmas & New Year’s, and a delightful, spontaneous visit from a dear college friend… well, I’m just now sitting down to breathe. And to realize that it’s already 2009.
Which means I’m going to have to get used to writing “09″ instead of “08″ on my checks and correspondence. (It usually takes me at least until March to make that yearly transition.)
And since we’re in a new year, I’ve also been thinking about those pesky things called resolutions. I won’t bother you with all the boring details, but I’ve established a few goals for this year, most of which involve using my time more wisely and, essentially, being less selfish about my use of time.
A little less laziness; a little more discipline. Less self-indulgence; more investing in others.
(I probably should have included something about less chocolate, but really, there’s no point in being crazy.)
So since today is my very own pretend personal January 1st, I’m going to take a little time to translate big goals into some concrete, one-day-at-a-time action steps. I’ll pray for God’s guidance and strength.
And I’ll be thankful that not only is every year a new year, but every day is a new day: a new day to evaluate where I am and where I should be; a new day to take steps toward goals and dreams; a new day to love those around me; and a new day to appreciate God’s love and mercy.
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
- Lamentations 3:22-23, ESV
I was thinking of posting the same type thing today, because I’m right with you on being caught in the whirl.
Happy New Year to you too!
I’m with you on being caught off guard by the new year. I felt like I skidded in sometime Friday. I love the reminder that every day is a new day!
Happy (personal) New Year! Those verses from Lamentations are some I have clung to and rehearsed to myself over and over again…what a promise! What mercies…that are new every morning! Great is His faithfulness!
Happy New Year to you too! I’m stopping by to let you know that I gave you an award on my blog:
http://athomewithbooks.blogspot.com/2009/01/butterfly-award.html
Happy New Year!
Great post and good goals for the year
Happy New Year! This feels like the first of the year for me also, this Monday. I am just now getting to some things I normally do around the first of the year, and still have many many more to go
Love that verse and now I am humming “all I have needed, thy hand hath provided, great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me” !!!!
Happy New Year, hope 2009 is a wonderful one for you and your family Katrina!
Those are wonderful goals. Really, really.
Happy new year!