It is hard to believe it is 2010...I just got good at writing 2009 and now I have to change again!

There is a lot to look forward to in this new year. I pray that God will grow me during this year to be more like His Son. I am praying that:

I will face difficulties and challenges joyfully, knowing that the end result is God working in my heart.

I will not try to get out from under the pressure of a trial, but persevere in it to see God working and conforming me.

I will have a high true view of God that stems from who He says He is in His Word...not who I or anyone else says He is.

I will be constantly praising Him for all the good things He has done and is doing in my family and the world around me.

I will be a good and wise steward of what the Lord has given us...I failed in this area many times in the past!

I will be an encourager in my home to my husband and my children.

I would serve others with gladness...knowing that I am serving the Lord as I do this.

I would joyfully and gratefully accept the stage of life we are in... which involves letting our oldest go to college next fall. I am doing much better with this as time goes by! But, please pray for me!

I would show compassion and grace to others as I have been shown great grace throughout my whole life.

I would not allow selfish motives or any ungodly motives to spur me to good deeds...that it would be a natural outflow of my love for God.

I would seek to glorify Him in 2010.

What are your new year prayers and goals?