Happy New Year sweet friends!
Okay, guys, I don’t know if I would call these resolutions… but here are some goals I would like to work towards in 2012. I am beyond excited about this new year and all it holds!
***For the Love of God Bible reading plan – This is the Bible reading plan I’ve chosen for 2012. Basically you follow the M’Cheyne reading plan and after you are done with your daily reading you also read a blog post {from a devotional previously written by D.A. Carson} that ties all the different passages of Scripture together. I think Micah is going to do it with me and I can’t wait. I am so excited to incorporate blog reading into my Bible time since I’m naturally on blogs all the time anyway.
{If you are still looking for a Bible reading plan for this year, please check out this blog post here for ideas.}
***Listen to one sermon podcast a week {it’s been on my heart for quite some time to finish the Mars Hill Luke series that was going on when we moved away from Seattle}.
***Memorize one passage of scripture a month.
***Create a piece of art as an act of worship {I already have my idea for this one and I can’t wait!}
***Find a new way to serve at church {doing something administrative to help our small church with communication has also been on my heart for a while now}.
***Write two notes of encouragement a month {This is my goal every year, but I always fail. In the past though, I’ve tried to make it a weekly goal, but I think I might be more likely to accomplish it if it’s a monthly goal}.
***Keep up and improve on our date night plan.
***Study sessions on Saturdays from 10am-2pm. {Need to get consistent about studying first thing on Saturdays, so I can enjoy the rest of the weekend.}
***Get an academic article published {I’m working on one right now and my goal is to submit it by the end of the year}.
***Get approved to teach a stand-alone 300 level class in 2013.
***Work out at least 3x a week at our new gym{!} and incorporate spin and swimming in addition to running.
***Do a sprint tri next fall.
***Be on time. Leave an extra five minutes early for social events. Leave for school at 8am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Honestly, I am so bad about this. I always try to cram in one more task or activity before I go to scheduled events and then I’m always late. I wanted this to be a goal for last year, but I was so intimidated by it that I didn’t even articulate it. This is year. In 2012, by God’s grace, Jen Russum will be on time to events, meetings, and class.
***Save money for a big 30th birthday/two year anniversary/pre-babies trip with Micah.
***Attend a Horned Frog football game in Fall 2012.
That’s all for now, friends. I’ll let you know how I do. And please share, what is one of your top goals for 2012?
xoxo,
Jen
P.S. You can find me over at Live, Laugh, Love today!
I love the monthly bible passage! What a great idea! 🙂 I want to try this with you! Whoop for new gym goals…we need to hit that establishment up soon! You are so organized, awesome, and I just freaking love you!
These are all great goals for 2012 🙂
xoxo,
Noelani
I love the "two notes of encouragement" goal. I think I might add that to my resolution list, too. It would be a win-win in my case, because it would slow. me. down. {which is one resolution already} and who doesn't love receiving an actual letter in their mailbox. Great idea, friend!
These are some great goals! I totally sympathize with you; I'm ready on time but I also try and cram in one more thing, too.
I just posted my resolution for this year: http://ajigreer.blogspot.com/2012/01/one-resolution-for-2012.html. It's something I struggle with but I'm hoping this will be the year.
looks like a perfect direction!
i love the mccheyne reading plan, started mine, too!
THese are awesome goals! I like that you have different areas that you're focusing on. Good luck with them all!
Great blog, I´ll follow.
xoxo and happy year
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I love your goals! I found your blog on Caroline's today! I hope you accomplish all of your goals this year! I think they are very realistic, and you are setting yourself up for success by modifying what you tried to do last year! 🙂
I love your goals! I just posted mine. Check them out. Instead of a daily reading plan, which I do the daily bible with our church, I picked out a couple of bible studies to start on. Keep us posted on how you do!
http://myeverchanginglifebyjodylynn.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-year-fresh-start.html
what a sweet idea to leave notes of encouragement, might have to copy 🙂
Oh boy I definitely have to also be to places on time more haha
-Monica
I noticed all your rhetoric books! I just bought my rhetorical theory book yay comm majors ha! Love your 2012 goals!
Love! May 2012 be the year that He blesses you beyond your expectations, hopes and dreams. May He give you the strength to see your God given goals to reality. In Jesus' name Amen
Blessings & love to you girl!
xo
Andee
these are great Jen! I am going to try writing more notes to friends and family too. Can't wait to hear where you decide to go on your trip 😉
I say that your blog is awesome! Happy New Year!