But then a week or so ago, I was reading Amy's post where she reviewed her goals. She wrote,
"OK...so I did terrible! But that's why I love Goals with Grace! Here are my September goals..."
Amy's perspective was such a good reminder for me to not put too much weight on what I accomplish. Some months don't go quite as planned, and that's okay. Maybe you had a month like me and you're feeling kinda down about it... grace is an amazing thing. God doesn't love us based on what we accomplish. Let that sink in. Isn't it so refreshing? I'll keep going with these goals because it's fun for me - I love planning my month and hearing your goals, too! So before I share my goals for September, here are the goals I set for August...
1. Read a book with Luke - I started Emma by Jane Austen but haven't finished. Luke did, though!
2. Complete our bathroom makeover - Almost there! I'm hoping to share pictures within the week.
3. Plan a special get together with friends - I did have a lot of really great time with friends last month, but not really an organized get together. So we'll give partial credit here ;)
4. Get other women involved with a Strong and Sweet video series - Still working through this. I need to spend some thing focusing on it to figure out exactly where I'm headed with this one.
5. Start working on family photo albums - I'm excited to look through our dating pictures and see the progression of all that God's done since then.
Now it's time for September's goals! We're already half way through the month, but I think this list still seems pretty manageable.
This month each goal represents something I'd like to develop more in my life. I'm really looking forward to a productive (and grace-filled) second half of September. I'll keep you updated at the start of October... and I hope you'll do the same! What are your goals for September? How did your goals for August go? I'd love to know!
Love,
Bonnie
*One last note: I've been having fun creating different blog designs for Strong and Sweet. I don't feel quite settled on this one yet, but it's fun to try different things. So you can probably expect to see things changing around here every so often until I find a look that feels just right. :)
*One last note: I've been having fun creating different blog designs for Strong and Sweet. I don't feel quite settled on this one yet, but it's fun to try different things. So you can probably expect to see things changing around here every so often until I find a look that feels just right. :)
I've been reading She Reads Truth for the past three weeks or so. We can keep each other accountable for the current series! :) Love you, BSG!
ReplyDeleteI am also working on the She Reads Truth series! I love all of theirs and can't wait to see what God has in store for me in this one! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie! It's so great to meet you and have another bloggy friend!
ReplyDelete" God doesn't love us based on what we accomplish." I was SO glad to read this. We don't "work our way into Heaven." I have many relatives from a religion that says you do, and even that there are different levels...the more "points" you get, the higher you go. But for me, (I'm a Methodist), it's all about the GRACE! If you think about it, if God really did place us in different "levels" that means he would have to judge us with a critical eye, and my God doesn't do that kind of judging!
(I love your blog design, by the way! I LOVE the main font. I've gone through many designs with my blog because nothing before the current design was really...ME. And having a blog design I like actually helps my writing, strangely enough!)
Yeah! That accountability would be so good for me... haha. I have a way of getting really behind on these plans. Love ya KSG ;) I'll text ya. Also - thanks for reading - always means so much to me!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I meant to do the Hosea series and just got so far behind. I love the premise of this one (I mean... I love all of them - they're about the Bible... haha) and I think I've just gotta stick it out and push through this one. I'm excited to see what God has in store for you, too, Sarah! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Terri! :) That thought is so helpful for me, too. I can definitely be hard on myself and act like I'm only loved for what I do. I really have to question myself in those moments and ask myself what that says about what I believe about God. Can't imagine where I'd be without grace... so I should probably give myself some sometimes ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your feedback on the design! I'm so glad you found one (or created one?? I remember you saying you're a graphic designer!) that you really love.
That would be so wonderful if you'd participate! I'll write your name down so i remember to get in touch once I get my head around this thing. :) Thanks for reading, Terri!
Love your goals! I always miss the start of she reads truth:( Maybe next time!
ReplyDeleteLove these goals and kudos on making a good dent on the August ones. Looking forward to seeing how your bathroom turned out. I always have trouble sitting down and making goals for myself, which is odd because I'm such a list-making kind of gal. You've inspired me here Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mariel! :) I usually miss it too and this time got behind so quickly. So I've been using a few minutes of free time here and there to just read 1 of the passages or 1 of the commentaries.. I think I'll slowly but surely be able to catch up. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marisa! Bathrooms are so tough to photograph. haha. Still figuring out how to do that with the tight space ;) Glad you were inspired! I hope whatever goals you choose go so well!
ReplyDeleteHey Faith! Sorry it took me so long to get back to this comment :) I forgot I never responded. I haven't done it yet but I am still hoping to some day! Thanks so much for your interest!
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