a new year has gone and passed… time to reflect on old goals and set new ones…
Spiritual:
- grow deeper in my faith, learn doctrines – read Westminster Catechism, Systematic Theology; increase prayer and quiet time.
- quiet my life to truly listen and hear God’s voice, his heart and his leading
- read bible in a year (re-read psalms, isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel, and revelation… these always tend to slow me down.)
- share christ with at least 12 people
- find two mentors/coaches/barnabus and learn – someone who is spiritually older and more mature
- find two timothies and disciple – two people who are spiritually younger and FAT
- develop a kingdom vision and mature in prayer.
- encourage/build up the body
- be less active with churchy activities and more active in kingdom building activities
Self:
- grow as a leader – start two small groups, be a better sunday school teacher
- learn at least 30*12=360 new chinese words
- be able to translate a chinese sermon
- lose 20 pounds and develop a plan to stay in shape, work out at least 3 times a week,
- be at 110% production at work
- be able to distinguish the best from the good
Family:
- love my wife more – care for her needs, read together, study together, commit to weekly dates
- become a better parent – read at least 5 parenting books, and active in child’s life
- develop a Godly vision for family time and goals for children
Finance:
- buy a house
- make better investments – learn solid investing techniques, read at least 5 investing books
- learn stocks, options, financial reports, savings
- give more in tithes and offerings at least 15% – be able to give as much as 50% in five years
- develop a savings plan to fund seminary in 5 years
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