So after doing a lot of thinking (I mean about 12 or 13 days or so) I’ve come to my 2009 New Year’s Resolution and the 2 main goals for the year as well: Refocus & Build.
Chris Brogan talked about a 3 word resolution but I think I’m going to just work with 2.
Refocus
I am going to spend 2009 refocusing on the disciplines I’ve let slip over the last few years (maybe for some it’s been a decade but who’s counting). So I’m going to slowly so I don’t burn out to quickly by creating a plan for the following areas: consistent Bible reading, praying more and with a list of requests both personal and for others (more heavily for others), spending more time with the family and less time on the computer, reading more and watching less TV and exercising.
Consistent Bible Reading-
I’ve already decided to use and daily read the YouVersion One Year Bible Reading Plan. I am already enjoying it and will read through the Old Testament one time and the New Teastament twice. I need to start journaling what I am reading through (something I’ll have to work on).
Praying More-
I’ve come to realize how much I’ve missed by not praying for others. So I’m always trying to look for ways to pray for others and seeing more ways in which I need to pray for myself. I’ve decided to pray daily for the less fortunate and Haiti, along with my friends in ministry and church plants.
Family Time-
I’ve come to realize with the help of my wife that I have been spending to much time on the computer and itouch surfing the web, checking Facebook, twittering and the likes and need to do in shorter time blocks and after the kids go to bed. Now that I work at night I need to use my time with Dawn and the kids better.
Exercise-
While all the things above will help my insides I need to work on the outside as well. It has been years since I’ve exercised regularly and it shows. We all need to exercise as a part of giving God our all. I’m ordering an armband for my itouch so I can use it on runs and bike rides and I’m going to figure out a routine based on Zen Habits -Minimal Fitness Post.
Build
This year I really want to work on relationships. If it’s really all about people then we can all use work on relationships. I need to work on the relationship with my wife, children, family, friends (both face to face and those online) and co-workers. I want to make sure I’m making meaningful connections with all these people and use these relationships to make positive impacts anyway I can and spread the fame of Jesus.
So being 15 days into the new year and things are going good so far. I’ll keep you updated regularly about my progress. Did you have a new year’s resolution? Was it just a goal or do you have a plan to make it happen?
