When Our Resolutions Meet Amazing Grace

There was a time when the determined {aka: stubborn} part of me insisted that I set New Year resolutions. There was a time when that same determined me could control my diet anyway I chose. I could simply do about anything that I set my mind to.

And then I got married and had 2 kids all within 3 years. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of life I lost my determination in personal goals. I was juggling marriage, kids, sickness and just plain exhaustion. 

The thought of New Year resolutions made me feel guilty, because I knew I wouldn't keep them. So many goals seemed out of reach. Life felt like a race, and while I tried to stay intentional with my marriage and parenting, personal achievements, reaching out for new levels in life, and bettering myself all took the back burner. So I joined the "New Year resolutions are silly" crowd. It made me feel better about myself, you know?

I have recently come to realize that neither the stubborn resolution keeping or the "just do what I can, when I can, if I can" attitude are right.

Because they are self centered. 

My stubborn attitude focused on what I could do. On my own. By myself. For my glory.

My lazy, overwhelmed attitude also focused on myself. On my comfort. On my feelings.

  I forgot that my life is supposed to be centered around God and His glory. When I achieve something it should be to the glory of God, not the glory of my own stubborn pride.

And when I let my goals slide, when I quit pursuing weight loss, social media control, keeping the house organized {anything that requires discipline} then I am also living life in my own strength and being defeated in it.

But our God, in His graciousness, has not left us in the struggle. He has given us something so precious, so strong and so useable.

It's called Grace.

Is that the word you were expecting? It's a new concept to me, too! Too often we think of Grace as only a covering agent. Our sins our covered up by the grace of God, right? But Grace is so much more. It is full of the power of God, ready to give us the strength we need for any circumstance.

If you're like me, the idea of applying grace to your life in order to accomplish something can be a little hard to master at first. I do best when I can write my goals and strategies down to be analyzed and acted on.

And this is why I am so excited to introduce an amazing resource that a friend of mine, a woman with a passion for God, has created.

Arabah Joy has compiled a PDF containing 5 mini-workshops that will take you through the process of:
▪ Setting practical, godly goals
▪ Developing a doable, personal plan for change
▪ Learning why grace is the enablement you need
▪ Recognizing and appropriating grace in your daily life
▪ Much more

Best of all, the hard work is done for you! This 48-page PDF will walk you through the entire process.
BONUS: If you grab Grace Goals before Dec 23, you’ll automatically receive an invite to the LIVE group workshop the week of Dec 26-31. During this live workshop, we will have a short devotional, share our goals, pray together, and have a time of sharing and Q&A.
I hope to see you there! Simply grab Grace Goals here.
I would also like to offer a little something special to you, my readers. If you purchase Grace Goals, email your invoice to stefani@wallsofhome.com and I will send you a link to download and print one of the the 8x10 sign below.​ {Your choice!}

Are you ready to start this new year washed afresh in the grace of Jesus? I would love to hear about it! Send a message or leave a comment! And hey...if you do get Grace Goals and join the facebook group, let me know? I'd love to meet you there! <3

God's richest blessings to you in this New Year and beyond, dear friends!

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