2011 – Trash or Treasure?

Well, there you have it. Another year just came and went. ‘It’s history’…..you might say. But is it really? There are so many people, myself included, who have taken a New Year’s Eve to reflect on the past 12 months and asked themselves, “Was any of it meaningful?” I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to have to figure that one out. I don’t want 12 months of living to be tossed out with the trash 364 days from today and have zero relevant and lasting effects for the future. So how does that work?

I have to be honest…I have never been one to make New Year’s resolutions. To me, they have simply stood for entertaining wastes of energy on commitments that will only last a month or two. I know……that’s really pessimistic, huh? But as I took a good, hard look back on my 2010 I realized two important things.

1) There’s A LOT of stuff from last year I will be happy to bury.

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2) Upon closer examination, I have more to celebrate from 2010 than was obvious.

Here’s my resolution for 2011…..I want to reverse this! At the end of 2011, I want all that I have to celebrate to be ‘A LOT’ and for it to be obvious. I also want there to be very little to bury, and that it would require much effort & examination to even recall it. Now, if you’re like me…there needs to be a well-thought-out plan. My personal plan intentionally focuses on three dimensions of health.

Body – I resolve to exercise at least 5 times a week, and eat healthier.

Mind – I resolve to read six books in 2011. (I’m dyslexic, and this is 3x what I normally read)

Spirit – I resolve to stay current with my Bible reading plan on YouVersion, and spend more intentional quiet time in the Lord’s presence.

Lastly, all 3 items above share a similar requirement....TIME MANAGEMENT! My prayer is that managing these, plus planning more meaningful time with my wife & kids, will lead to a personal 2011 to treasure…..not to leave in the trash! Make your 2011 plan today.