Progress Report

Lately I've been a little ashamed that I have not memorized the Word as much as I would like. In my devotional this morning we read Romans 12:21, and I realized that I knew that scripture very well. In fact, it was one of the scriptures that was on my old Hide 'Em In Your Heart VHS when I was little. Long story short, I found the video on YouTube :)

"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

There. That's at least one scripture I have memorized. And it fits in so well with this "Soul Detox" devo I have going on. This week, I want to deliberately try to replace all of my toxic thoughts with something GOOD. (Like remembering how precious this video is. So cute.)

So a progress report on 2013:

• I'm doing really well with staying in the Word everyday. I've missed a couple days, but I've gotten caught up and I'm trying to be consistent. SITD is fantastic, and SRT is a blessing. 
• I bought running shoes and started to run regularly! I was doing great until my body decided it would no longer tolerate running. Super bummed. And honestly I haven't gotten motivated to try another exercise... I should get on that. 
• I started School of Ministry. Bible education!
• My small group is an amazing blessing in my life.
• I'm working on a business plan. I'm still really nervous about it so I won't say much, but I'm praying it comes together. 
• I'm watching slightly less television. Slightly. Its a step. 
• I applied for a job and should find out if I got it on Monday.

Not bad!

I think I'm doing pretty well.

Praise the Lord! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Oh look, another memorized scripture!)

New short term goals:

• Eliminate toxic thoughts
• Pray