Sorry For the Delay..Goals of 2014!

I know, it's been a while... more like two weeks to be precise, but as it has been with everyone else, these last two weeks have been really busy. Between Christmas and New Years Eve I like to call "black out." Nothing serious happens and I don't try to plan anything in between. 

Soo now that it's over, WE'RE BACK ON BABY!! (speaking of baby, Lily has officially broken her first tooth! It's in the process of coming through but it's broken through the gum!! Hooray!!!)

So my sister-in-law, Laura, posted a status on her facebook right before New Years Eve asking

 "What three words describe your hopes and goals for 2014?"

I have to admit that this made me stop and think. I've seen a few posts about people deciding to choose one word for their resolution this year and thought that it was a fantastic idea. Laura writing this status gave me the nudge I needed to put this idea into play and come up with my own words for this year. 

Here are my three words and why.

Grace:

I chose grace as my first word because it is not only a reminder of God's grace but the grace that I need to extend to myself and others daily as well. 

First, I need to be reminded of God's unfailing and amazing grace. I have this stupid idea that I need to be perfect in everything including things that I am trying for the first time. If I'm not then my panties get all in a bunch and I'm flustered and give in to my sinful self and tend to continue in this anger driven mood. So this reminds me that I can never be perfect and that's why God's grace is so amazing to begin with, because by definition it is Him giving me what I don't deserve. So if His mercies are new each morning then I need to extend myself grace and mercy as well.

Dedication:

I chose dedication as my second word for 2014 because I have a problem with not seeing things through. I need to learn dedication in not only the small things such as working out, but in the more important things like seeking the Lord DAILY and learning to be a good steward of all that He has provided for our family. 

On that note, I've officially restarted my fitness workouts through a DVD called T25. It's made by the same guy, Shaun T, who created Insanity. It's 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week with Saturday a day of rest and Sunday a stretch day. It's a lower impact than insanity but it definitely kicks my butt!! I started on the 1st and will Lord willing, continue daily until it's complete, wherein I will probably start over ;) 

And I've started going through the Psalms for a devotional, using Nancy Leigh DeMoss's book 30 days in the Psalms as a guide. I have to say that spending quality time in the Word and with the Lord every day makes a HUGE difference in my perspective and responses through out the day. I find that my heart and mind seek Him more. 

Transformation:

As for transformation, it's kind of simple. My heartfelt desire is: 

^"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2

Not only do I desire to be transformed through the renewing of my mind in the Word, but I also desire to transform this vessel into something that can be used to glorify Him who made me. In my own convictions, I feel that I need to be healthy and take care of the body that He gave to me. So I can be an example to my family and others, and so that I can better live the life He has so graciously given to me. By taking care of myself I can take care of my family and doing so allows me to keep up with my daughter and show love to my Husband. 


So those are my three words for the year 2014. I would absolutely LOVE to hear from everyone about their goals and opinions. 

Please, Please, Please feel free to comment! 

xoxo,
Samantha