I have never been a huge fan of new year’s resolutions.  To quote a Michael W. Smith song (I know I am dating myself with this one) often “the road of good intentions doesn’t lead to anywhere”.  I am convinced that most “re-solutions” are not solutions at all.  Because of this, they tend to be short-lived and ineffective.  I know, it seems that I am beginning the new year on such a positive note; a week late for “Bah-Humbug”!

Though I am not a fan of new year’s resolutions, I am a huge advocate of establishing annual goals.  Ever since my two boys were 5 and 3 we have taken time out on January 1st to talk about the previous year.   We discuss what we liked and what we disliked.  We review the previous years goals (we always write them down at this “meeting” and then check them off throughout the year as we accomplish them); and we set goals for the new year.  My boys love this time with their Dad, but most of all enjoy the pancakes and hot chocolate.

How about you?  Did you have goals for 2009?  Did you accomplish them?  What about 2010?  Life goes by so quickly; it is so easy to get caught up in just existing rather than purposefully accomplishing the things that matter most.  I would like to encourage you today – set some realistic, yet significant goals for this year.  Write them down, review them throughout the year, and then go out to breakfast with someone to talk about it January 1, 2011.  You may be surprised by how much God can do through you when you live a life of purpose!

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