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I can’t believe I’m putting these goals out here for the world to see. Writing is similar; it feels like everyone is seeing your insides.

Several years ago, I was at a friend’s house and saw a poster board she created with all her yearly goals. Immediately my heart lurched. I needed to do this– to hold myself accountable. Last year I created a lovely board with little checkmarks for each day. Come April, I just stopped filling in the checkmarks. (I kept going for some goals.) This year I just wrote them out with one checkmark for the year; however, this year’s version has one major spelling mistake, and you can’t erase colored pencil. I could have started over, but I had already drawn all the little pictures for the trips, and they were cute. I’ll play a little game of eye spy with you. Do you see the one glaring mistake on the page? 

I’m choosing to view it as part of a compound word
It means someone who builds or makes something:

• Playwright – someone who writes plays
• Shipwright – someone who builds ships
• Wheelwright – someone who makes wheels

I Consider all those writing goals as Novelwright goals. Besides, it’s a reminder to me that everything won’t go according to plan, but it works out for our best because God oversees all. This big spinning orbit we live on, our souls, even the little things like what I eat for lunch. Nothing is hidden from him. 

Then why set goals if He knows my ambition and my heart? Here is the short answer according to my pastor RC Ford; to be reluctant to change is to say I’m good enough. None of us are good enough. All of us who are believers are working towards being more like Christ. I believe setting goals puts this work into action with meaning. Life isn’t meant for us to live by the wind. God allows us to choose how we spend our time while we are still on this earth, and we can make an impact for eternity. The eternal impact doesn’t always mean moving across the ocean and telling the lost about Him. (Although it means that for many– and what a sacrifice.) I like to think it pleases Him to no end when we spend time in His Word, or also in my case, write words that draw others to Him, or treat our bodies as temples, and spend intentional time with our families and loved ones. Do you know the most surefire way you can create a legacy? Teach your children about Jesus. That is the definition of generational wealth. Faith can be taught, not bought. 

What are your plans for the year? Do you have any goals you want to accomplish? If you decide to take the plunge and create your own version of a goal board. Do share! Let’s help keep each other accountable as we move to becoming more Christlike.

In other news– Into the Promised Land is now live! This book was once a goal scribbled on paper. What a whirlwind three weeks since launch. I’m so blessed with the kind words and encouragement readers have given. This month Masthof will release the eBook, and I’m thrilled it will be available on Kindle Unlimited. After the eBook release, I’ll start working on the audiobook production. If you enjoyed the book –share with a friend and write a review on Amazon, Goodreads, or Masthof. Reviews are the gasoline that keeps a writer going, and they mean so much. 

My current reads in January

Demon Copperhead – by Barbara Kingsolver – Status: Almost done

The Body Teaches the Soul: Ten Essential Habits to Form a Healthy and Holy Life – by Justin Whitmel Earley. – Status: Just started but also highly recommend Habits of the Household. Great read to start out the year. 

Up Next: With Mercy’s Eyes – by D.T Powell 

Up Next: As Sure as the Sea – by Jamie Ogle 

Many blessings to you in this new year!