Goals for 2013

It's hard to believe that it's already January 21, but it is still a new year and with a new year comes a new time to set goals.  I like to post my goals on here because then at the end of the year I know where to look for them.  I have decided to set 5 goals this year and wanted to make sure I had a purpose in setting them.  

1. Read through the Bible in a year again.

    Means: I will be using the Discipleship Journal reading plan

    Purpose: As a believer this is an important part of my relationship with God.  I want to become more like him every day and treasure him more every day.  

2. Memorize scripture.

    Means: I will begin by memorizing James and then will begin memorizing the fighter verses with our church. 

    Purpose: Same as the above, but along with this I want to be meditating on God's word throughout the day, not just reading it.  

3. Pursue a healthier lifestyle.

    Means: Exercising with Michael doing Insantiy MWF and Saturday and doing Jillian yoga on T and Th.  We are working on switching our eating habits as well to more consistently have healthier meals.  

    Purpose: We both put on some weight as we got lazy after the wedding and we want to take care of and honor God with our bodies.  

4. Learn to crochet. 

    Means: Practice using online tutorials.  First project goal: a scarf. 

    Purpose: Both of my grandmothers are good with skills like sewing, knitting, quilting, and crocheting.  I have always admired their skills and wanted to be able to follow them in this area.  So you could say one reason I am doing this is to honor my grandmas.  Another reason I want to do this is because once I have the skills down I want to be able to bless others through it.  

5. Continue reading quality books...shoot for 12 this year.  

    Means: I am starting by working through Les Miserables.  It is a big one and I want to finish it before I watch the movie.  

    Purpose: I want to stretch my mind and I missed reading for pleasure when I was in college.

So there you have it...my goals for 2013 :)