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Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. 1 Corinthians 7:17 NIV (emphasis mine)So, now that you know my focus, it's time for goals.
If you read my post at the cafe this week, you know I set WAY too many goals last year (check them out here if you REALLY wanna see what they were). So this year I'm gonna make my list shorter, but MUCH more meaningful.
Sooo...here I go.
My goals for 2011 are
- Get an agent for my nonfiction MS Ailing Body, Nourished Soul (the professional edit for it is 99.9% done--once it's complete, it's heading to the agent's assistant who requested it. If that isn't enough, I query others)
- Complete AT LEAST THE SECOND DRAFT of my Biblical fiction, Handmaiden to a Princess
- Keep my name "out there" - keep building my platform (facebook, twitter, blogging, reading blogs, guest blogging, writing for group blogs, etc.)
- Keep my "life priorities" in order (spending time with the family, keeping the house clean(er), being more attentive, etc.)
- Once a month (generally on the first Tuesday of each month), have a technology fast day. No computer. No email. No internet. No texting. (this scares me, but I am SO feeling called to do it, and I probably need MORE than that.)
So, there are my goals and proposed direction for 2011, pending the Lord's approval, of course. :)
Thanks for reading, and cheering/praying me along on this journey!
Have you set goals for 2011? What are they?
Those are great goals! I can't wait to see your books in print - you've worked so hard on them!
ReplyDeleteI also love your verse for the year - I'm still narrowing mine down, but the theme at least is trust and obey. Always the tough ones He gives me! :P
You are on a great journey already for 2011!!! I came by to say Blessed New Year to you and keep pressing forward in the faith. Love and hugs!
ReplyDeleteI didn't meet my goals last year, so one goal is to revamp them for this year. Basically be more serious about my writing.
ReplyDeleteMy verse this year is going to be my new blog theme - "If you say to the mountain, 'Be moved and cast into the sea,' it will be done." Matthew 21:21.
Praying you make all your goals, Jo. You've worked hard and have the proper pieces in place. Way to do your part:)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
You have some wonderful goals Joanne! Goals, who me? I'm not a beginning of the year "resolution/goal" type of gal. I just want MORE of God in my life and I want to grow up in areas of immaturity. Sigh. :o)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you in 2011. I pray you meet your goals.
Happy New Year!
Beth
goals and themes....yours are great ones. Me...haven't thought of it except in some way...I want to shine hope...and His love. Happy new year.
ReplyDeleteLove you anchor verse... so in step with mine! I haven't made too many goals for the year other than to get well and to move on! I suppose those are big enough deals all their own, so I'll work on them, slowly and deliberately. I don't want to miss a single moment of beauty in the coming days.
ReplyDeletepeace~elaine
Great verse and goals for the year! I look forward to celebrating some of those accomplishments with you! Have a great 2011!
ReplyDeleteKeep posting stuff like this i really like it
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring! How's it going for you?
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