Goals

Coming back to visit my parents I decided to sort through some of my stuff to get rid of and to see what I want to bring to South Carolina. Through that searching I found a list of goals, both one year and ten year goals, that I established back in 2006 after reading through (I believe) Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster. I had not seen the list since writing it as I quickly misplaced it, but was simply amazed at what I had hoped for and how so many of those were fulfilled - such as getting further education - and how many were FAR off - such as memorizing 40 chapters of the Bible.
The amazing thing is, though, 10 years ago I thought these things were far off and somewhat unattainable. Yet, coming close to that time I realize how practical they really are. I like the idea of setting goals, maybe because I like the thought of checking something off a list, but maybe it's a drive. Something that seems unattainable unfolding before my eyes.
It's interesting to see, too, what is of me and what is of God. I mean, after 6 years I can say that trying to memorize 40 chapters of the Bible was likely more me wanting to show off then something God placed on my heart. And doesn't that help identify our weaknesses and strengths - give just a little perspective as to what is of God and what is of yourself?
I'd like to do that again - sit down and write goals, and continue to see how God moves.