Goals

I was able to spend some time this morning catching up on my one year Bible reading...yes, I've already fallen behind a bit. Thankfully Noah decided to sleep until 9:00 this morning so I was able to catch up some in peace. I have to say, it's not easy to get to on midnight shift, because when I have a chance, my eyes get tired...I even tried to do it on my breaks at work. But I have committed myself to do this.
This is all new territory for me, because although I've felt I should read my Bible more...I never really have. I know that this is one way you grow and learn from the Lord...I've just not done it very much. So I got my One Year Bible for Christmas and am now striving to read every day and to learn from it. Although I don't believe in New Year resolutions and I have stuck to the last one that I made years ago (to never make another New Year resolution)...I do believe in prayer. And so my prayer for this year is this:
Lord give me a soft heart, give me an uncluttered heart, and help me to grow deep roots in you this year. Draw me close to you and speak to me through your Word. Teach me to listen, and speak wisely, and give me the desire to put others before myself.
I am going to strive to pray these things every day and stay in His Word. That is what I started this blog for. To keep myself accountable with those who read it, and to share the change that I hope will happen in my own life. I am so thankful for my family and my church that I know will always stand behind me.