I’ve finally figured out that I won’t
be perfect by the end of next year, no matter how hard I try, no matter
how long I actually remember any New Year’s resolutions.  But I
love lists.  So I made one.  Just a few things I’d like to accomplish
someday….and this year seemed like a good time to start.

shrink.  as in, get smaller.  at least get fit and fit my
clothes better [details not being shared with the general public]
be able to run at least the whole long-block [2 miles?] without stopping to walk
practice not spending money
have a prayer list for a few specific people and causes and really keep it up
memorize a book of the New Testament instead of just verses or chapters [I’m thinking Ephesians]
finish a nonfiction book, from the many I’ve started
read a classic, even if it kills me [because “wading” through some of those doesn’t cut it]
read every unread book on my shelves

Oh, and one more that I’ve always known but somehow forget sometimes…..

                “…love the Lord your God with all your heart,
           
           
           
           
           
          with all your soul,
           
           
           
           
           
           
    and with all your mind.”

Jesus called it the greatest commandment. 
I’m not sure I really ever thought to make it my goal in life.

Every life offers proof of it’s best love…

I know what I want my life to prove.