New Year's resolutions. So why am I talking about this towards the end of April?? And didn't I say I was only going to blog on Mondays??? Just couldn't stay away! Anyhow, I'm going somewhere with this so please follow me! Resolutions tend to come and then they go. We start out with good intentions but then we fall off track, getting distracted with the issues of life. The good news is that those discarded resolutions can be "repackaged" if you will and turned into a little something called "goals". What a concept!!! Goals can be long-term or short-term. But the best way to think about goals is to cut them down into "bite-sized" manageable pieces. I've always known about setting short term goals but recently I've disected them even further into decisions and declarations that start in the mind. Then I write out the vision and make it plain. (Habakkuk 2:2) Proverbs 29:18 reads "Where there is no vision, the people perish:" so it's good to dream big but in order to reach our dreams in life, we must set some goals and take action. Incorporating methods like to-do lists or daily task lists help to plan out your steps in order to accomplish your goals and see your dreams fulfilled! Today I am officially claiming this to be "
I HAVE DECIDED" Day!!! The decisions that I make in my mind, right here and right now will set the tone for my future. Drum roll please....
I have decided...
1. I am going to live each day as though it were my last.
2. I am not going to procrastinate.
3. I am going to be the best "ME" that I can be and not try to be like, talk like, walk like anybody else but the "ME" God made me to be!
4. I am going to trust God and not lean on my own understanding.
5. I am going to forgive and love unconditionally as Christ did.
6. I am going to become a "best-seller".
7. To become better organized (with much continued prayer! LOL)
8. To maintain a sense of humility and humor.
9. To follow Jesus (hey, that's song!!)
10. To be "Content...Right Where I Am" and a world class "RAWC Star" (Realizing Ambition Within Contentment)
So if you're reading this right now, whatever day you happen to come across this blog, claim TODAY as your "I HAVE DECIDED" Day and take the time to dream, set some goals and make some decisions that will impact your "tomorrow". Happy "I HAVE DECIDED" Day!! I leave you with a quote from fellow author, speaker and CEO/Founder of Incredible One Enterprises (http://www.incredibleoneenterprises.com), the "Incredible" Darnyelle Jervey.
"Today is the tomorrow we were waiting on the edge of our seat for yesterday. What will you do to maximize it?" - Darnyelle A. Jervey
There is so much power in DECIDING. More power to you!
ReplyDeleteLaToya S. Watkins
I have decided that after I've done ALL I can, I will stand!
ReplyDeleteI have decided to stand strong in the power of his might!
I have decided that noone or nothing can separate me from the love of God!