I don't know that I have ever looked forward to the flip of a calendar page more than this year. To put it lightly, 2016 was rough around the edges...and the middle. Even though it's just a date change, the number 2017 is the hope I needed for renewed outlook. I've been most excited and expectant for this upcoming year for many reasons including my move back to Lubbock, but I've always loved the New Year. My personality adores lists and goals and fresh starts. However, those lovable lists can also turn into discouragement come March when I realize I completely forgot about my resolutions and haven't completed a single one.
This year I decided to take a slightly varied approached to the resolutions list and create hopes instead. My list is a mixture of spiritual, practical and everywhere in between. As I pray over my 17 Hopes for 2017, I'd encourage you to do the same so that you can look back this time next year and see all that the Lord has accomplished for you, as well as in you. Check out my list below and feel free to share yours so I can know how to be praying for your year!
- Run a Half-Marathon
- Commit More Scripture to Memory
- Read 2 Books a Month
- Save Money, Not Spend It
- Find the Balance of Discipline
- Fill jardonnicole with More Content
- Fall in Love with Lubbock
- Study 12 Characters of the Bible
- Consistently Be a Morning Person
- Eat at Home More...Maybe Even Cook
- Draft a Book Proposal ---> Scary thought!
- Be More Selfless
- Get Back On the Horse (literally)
- Pray Out Loud, Frequently
- Multiple McCasland Visits
- Honor the Sabbath
- Push Myself to the Best in Each Area By Doing Just a Little More Than What Is Required
Happiest 2017 to you!