I don’t do resolutions… Resolutions seem to black or white to me, if your resolution is to diet and you slip up and have a bad week or two it seems easier to give up. A goal however is something you’re always striving for, with a goal you know there will be bumps in the road and there will be sacrifices you have to make. Goals are a work in progress. Attempting to reach a goal is a journey…
I also believe in putting things in writing, there is something powerful about getting your goals on paper. I wish I did that more… Maybe that can be one of my 3 goals for 2011.
Goal #1
Although 2010 was a great year for me I feel like my relationship with Christ often took a back seat in my life. I’ve come to realize more than ever that without Christ taking the forefront of my life, I’m exerting a lot of energy trying to make things happen on my own. So this year I’m going to work on putting God first and live out of that place. I know when God is leading my life I’m a much better husband, parent, friend, leader, pastor, etc.
Goal #2
Family! Again 2010 was a great year, but it was one where my family often suffered due to my drive to be successful. I have a job that I absolutely love, I really am living the dream… But it isn’t mine it’s better! God has not only blessed me with the best job going, but also with the best wife and kids anyone could have. Unfortunately I’m not sure my family has felt the way I feel about them. So this year my goal is to set and keep clearer boundaries so that I can be fully present with my family when I’m with them. I’m way open to ideas here, I’ve not handled this very well on my own. So let the suggestions begin!
Goal #3
Learn… I would say I’m a learner. I love to learn, I want to learn, I need to learn… However I often try to learn too many things at once, which really dilutes all the things I’m learning in the process. So this year it’s one, well maybe 2 books at a time. I want to absorb information and learning opportunities and take the time to process what I’ve learned instead of moving onto the next thing.
These 3 goals will not only take discipline on my part, but also accountability. So to all my friends (all 5 of you that read this) you are welcome to check in on me, call me out when I’m off track, cheer me on when I’m doing well and pull me up when I’m down… Because I’ve also learned that I can’t do it on my own.
-Rainey
