I figured since 2006 was literally right around the corner I would take the time to reflect on the past year.
I felt God was going to do something great in our church this year. He did. We had planned all year for 40 Days of Purpose and I had hoped this would help to bring health to our church. Although it didn't happen the way I expected, God did some neat things. I want to resolve to believe God for great things and increase my faith in what He can do.
I realize now that if you don't plan to grow, really plan, your spiritual walk with God then you are planning to fail. This coming year I resolve to plan out my prayer time,(personal and together with my wife), fasting more, read through the bible in a year and overall begin to trust God more with my life, family and church.
I am really beginning to believe in my heart that life change happens within the context of a small group. I resolve this coming year to get into community with at least two other people to help me grow spiritually.
I love my family so much. I get to spend time with them but it is not always quality. I resolve this coming year to spend more quality time with my wife and kids. I want to trust God to do something great to and through my family this year.
Criticism is a big part of my job. It comes from many directions and often unexpectedly. I resolve this year not to take much of it personally. Instead I resolve to have more fun and laugh more.
I have read more books than I can count on church growth and health. They were wonderful but they have caused me to burn out a little. So I resolve this year to read more books that have nothing to do with ministry.
Sin is the bane of my existence. I resolve to sin less this year by trusting what Jesus Christ has done for me more. I want to rediscover my first love.
Being a pastor lends itself to being around Christians more than the unchurched. I resolve to spend more time getting to know the community this year.
Since coming to CT I have gained more weight that ever before. I have not exercised to any great length in six years. I resolve this year to begin an exercise program and try to lose 50 pounds.
There it is for now. Reflections and resolutions. I know it's not deep but that's where I am at right now. I'm sure there is a lot more I could add to this but this is my story and I'm sticking to it.
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