Getting on the Right Train
So you’ve got your mind map all filled out, beautiful and ready to go. Let’s cast the vision and make some goals for this year!
I just have to say one thing before we go on. A year ago, things like this did NOT excite me. I didn’t really even understand what the word productivity meant never mind what Getting Things Done, Pomodoro technique and Omnifocus were. I’ve been making goals most of my life without much noticeable results. So I kinda had a defeatist mentality when it comes to things like this.
The Lord stepped in last year and began to show me that I’m not a failure! He picked me up and helped me take my eyes off of my own insufficiencies and stare at what’s available to me and who I am instead: His power, glory and love. On top of that, He brought an administrative man into my life, equipping me not only with encouragement but also with practical tools : )
Now, take a good look at your mind map. Here’s what I came up with when I did mine:
I hope the process excited your heart concerning this upcoming year. If not, maybe you haven’t really seen what the Lord has planned for you yet. It may be worthwhile to take some more time to pray and seek the Lord about what He’s called you to and who You are in His eyes.
Now list out your goals for each category of your life that either stands out to you, is important to you or that you feel the Lord is highlighting. For example, since I just got married, I really want to continue to grow in my relationship with Dustin therefore one my goals is to spend time growing in revelation of who I am as the Bride of Christ in order to mature as Dustin’s bride.
Write down goals that excite you, dream BIG with the Lord generously believing in what He has spoken over you rather than just looking at what you can do and have been doing.
Feel free to set general goals for now we’ll write down your action plan or how you will go about achieving these goals specifically later.
After you have done that, look at what the Lord is highlighting for this next season (the next six months). For me, I believe the Lord is highlighting growing in the prophetic and using my creativity through painting. Then write these focuses or goals down on a place that you will see everyday. It can be taped to your mirror, dashboard or saved on your computer. But just somewhere that’s easily accessible for you. Take ten minutes every morning to look at these goals. This will help refresh your mind and help you focus on why you’re doing what you’re doing throughout the day, motivating you the whole day through.
I feel really excited this year! I hope you feel the same about what God has planned for you. It’s important that we set goals first rather than just look at what we did wrong last year or look at the practical steps. It frees our hearts to dream with God.
More to come tomorrow!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11
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What are your goals for this year?
