How would you like to join me for
8 in 2008?
8 in 2008?
Are you looking for an opportunity to live intentionally?
Are you determined to not let another year go by just wishing and hoping for worthwhile change?
Then 8 in 2008 may be just the inspiration you need!
Are you determined to not let another year go by just wishing and hoping for worthwhile change?
Then 8 in 2008 may be just the inspiration you need!
Play Along...
It is easy to play along. Just pick out 8 things you'd like to see, do, feel, or experience in 2008! Your list can be spiritual, physical, or emotional, but hopefully not too material! If the Lord leads you, dream big as you share your heart's desires with Him along with a willingness to see His work accomplished in you and through you in 2008.
Some Ideas...
Here's a sneak preview at my partially formed list, just to give you some ideas:
- Memorize at least 8 Scriptures.
- Get all our photo albums and scrapbooks up to date (I'm way behind and willing to scrap scrapbooking just to get us caught up!!)
- Be able to run 8 laps around the track by December 2008.
- Pray for my friends and family members to know the love and extravagant grace of Jesus on the 8th of every month.
...You'll just have to come back by on January 8th
to see my remaining 8 in 2008 list!
to see my remaining 8 in 2008 list!
Get Thinking & Praying...
So, get those thinking caps on and spend some time bruising your knees in prayer to see what should be your 8 in 2008! Remember, it is your list and may be all about "8" or just 8 things that are important to you in this season of your life. Once you have your list in shape, post about it at your blog, then come back here to link up on January 8th!
Accountability Ahead...
To keep us going on 8 in 2008, especially for the kind of things that require a little (or a lot) of self-discipline, we'll do an update on the 8th of every month. Mark your calendars, ladies, so that you won't forget to swing back to Extravagant Grace to post a link to your blog! We're in this intentional, grace-filled living together!
Help Spread the Word
Post about 8 in 2008 at your blog!
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And to bless you...
Leave a comment below with the link to your post at your blog. On January 8th I'll pick one person a random to receive a free copy of a wonderful devotional book to get your New Year in heading in the right direction, 31 Days of Praise, by Ruth Myers.
I'll pick one person at random that signs the Mister Linky with the link to their 8 in 2008 list between January 8th through January 11th to receive, When God Sees Me Through: Devotional thoughts on God's Faithfulness for Women, by Anita Corrine Donihue.
Use this button and link back here to this post!
And to bless you...
for spreading the word about 8 in 2008...
Leave a comment below with the link to your post at your blog. On January 8th I'll pick one person a random to receive a free copy of a wonderful devotional book to get your New Year in heading in the right direction, 31 Days of Praise, by Ruth Myers.
for participating in 8 in 2008...
I'll pick one person at random that signs the Mister Linky with the link to their 8 in 2008 list between January 8th through January 11th to receive, When God Sees Me Through: Devotional thoughts on God's Faithfulness for Women, by Anita Corrine Donihue.
Be blessed extravagantly by His grace in 2008!
23 grace-filled comments:
I will have to get back to you about doing this.....but I like the idea! I do need that accountability for my busy life to keep the right focus and priorities. I do enjoy your blog.....can't remember if I left a comment here or not, but I am enjoying it and love your heart for the Lord!!
~Sandy
OK, Count me in! I've been asking my family of four what their New Year's Resolutions are and there hasn't been any enthusiasm. God has been working pretty hard on me in 2007, so I want to seek Him in every aspect of my life for 2008. From the laundry to the world's problems! I can't wait to think of my 8 in 2008! I'll bet I can get the whole family on board with this one! Great idea. V
I was inspired by this and this is SO much what I was looking for!
Please count me in!
http://rockabillymomma.blogspot.com/2007/12/8-in-2008-list-intentionally-living.html
I forgot to post my blogspot! www.edenbrookfarm.blogspot.com I'll check back in on the 8th! Vicky
What a clever idea, I'll be thinking about it.
What a cool idea - I might be joining you. Although I don't make resolutions any longer (since I break them) - I do have plans. We will see how they pan out this year.
Happy New Year to you and yours and may our Lord richly bless you and yours.
I'm jumping on the band wagon!
http://tarasloan.blogspot.com/2008/01/8-in-2008-fun-twist-on-intentional.html
I'm in. Sounds like a great way to live intentionally and not just forget about these plans in a few weeks.
P.S. I love reading your blog.
Oh and my link is http://thepuresacrifice.blogspot.com/
Such an awesome idea, thanks sweet one.
I have posted about this on my blog, I will be joining in on this sweetie.
What a great idea but not sure about running 8 laps...At this point walking would do me just fine (I have a broken vertabrat or however you spell it right above my tail bone), Needless to say I am moving VERY SLOWLY! I LOVE the scrapbooking plan. Hugs!
Okay - my post is up to share it with my readers: http://www.eph2810.com/?p=714
"See" you on Tuesday, Elisa. Thank you for putting this together.
Blessings to your and yours,
<>< Iris
I like the fact that you only have to do this once a month in public. Not too long, not too soon.
Beautiful idea. I have already posted about it, will post my list on the 8th. Thank you for the uplift and Happy New Year to you.
I will be praying about this and possibly joining! Sounds like a great idea! There's much the Lord can work on in me!
I didn't see a mr. linky, but i'll be joining! :)
I have posted my 8 such as they are. It's going to be tough to remember to make my progress reports on the 8th. I hope this is a catalyst for much growth in this year. Thank you for hosting.
http://maudie-mae.blogspot.com/2008/01/8-in-2008.html
This is a great idea! Mine's up here, but I'll be sure to add my name to the Linky tomorrow.
Thanks for inspiring us to accept your challenge and for hosting each month.
Please count me in on the 8 for 2008- my link is up:
http://thelifeandtimesofgran.blogspot.com/2008/01/8-for-2008-fun-twist-on-intentional.html
A great idea!! My post is here--
http://singalullaby.typepad.com/singalullaby/2008/01/8-in-08.html
Love your blog! 8 in 2008 - what a good idea. My list will hang above my desk so I see it often.
Stephanie
author of
"Angels and Quilt Pieces...Our Journey with a Katrina Family"
http://eagleswingspublications.com/myblog/myblog.html
What a wonderful idea! I just happened upon your blog, and even though it is already February, I am still going to work on this. We were all sick with colds, flu, and sinus infection for just about the entire month of January - so I am glad to see February! I'll make my list, post it on my blog, and then come back and leave a link. Thanks for the inspiration1 Nina
What an intriguing idea! I'll definitely think about it and get back to you. This is my first visit to your blog. I found you by clicking on the Live, Love, Laugh link at ‘Creation in Progress’ on my first visit there after Joyce found my Small Reflections blog and left a comment and link. I actually bought those three disks (and a few others) last summer when I was in Taos, NM at a Writer's Retreat ... and I believe in synchronicity (God’s way of remaining anonymous) big time ... so it's no accident that I find myself at your blog this morning!
Hugs and blessings,
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