goals with grace - november edition

In Indiana, there are few things more beautiful than September, October and November. And November is quickly becoming one of my favorites! Sweaters, scarves, family and food - it just doesn't get any better than that! And with a new month come some new (and some not-so-new) goals...

Goals For November

Finish our fireplace room remodel! We love LOVE our charming little home, but we knew when we bought it that it would require some updates to make it feel like ours (good-bye wood-paneling, hello dry-wall). Our fireplace room is the first room to receive a down-to-the-studs make over – and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re kicking it into high gear. My hubby has done a GREAT job and we’re in the home-stretch. We just have to finish laying the floor and buy and install the trim and we’ll be ready to host the 2^nd annual Smith Family Thanksgiving!

Start a Bible study! My sweet little country church has but one ladies Bible study, and while I love those ladies dearly and cherish our time together, I just cannot get there in time this year. (Silly work…) I was so sad Wednesday morning when I realized they’d meet that evening without me, and I felt God whisper: You could start your own... What better way to love on your community than by inviting women into your home and investing in their lives… I love people, but I’m a natural introvert, so this would be a stretch for me. But who am I to say no to God?

Write! As a new blogger, it can be hard to 1. set aside the time and 2. actually use that time to write something. I love to write. Love. It. But it can be so intimidating! My goal for the month is to write once a week. My sweet friend Bethany and I have been meeting on Saturday mornings which has been such a blessing to my heart. Sometimes you just need a little accountability, ya know? I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13 (Does anyone else sing that verse Steve-Green style? I can’t be the only one who listened to those songs when I was little!)

Finish reading The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst. When I have the time, I can just fly through a book. But the key is having the time. I’ve been making a little time each night before bed, but it’s slow going. So this month, I will finish!

Decorate for Christmas! I promise to wait until after Thanksgiving, but it I want it to be done by Dec 1 so I can celebrate Jesus and enjoy everything Christmas all December long!

What are you up to this month? Whatever it is, I hope you enjoy every minute of this beautiful time of the year!