Goals:
- Stop devaluing my present victories by focusing on my past losses.
- Be intentional with my time and friendships.
- Take ownership of the direction that God is leading me, and be faithful to his promptings for myself and also my outreach.
- Find someone to pour into. One cannot be poured into until they start pouring out. God calls us to make disciples of ALL nations. The mission field is in front of me, I don't necessarily have to go halfway around the world to take part in global outreach. I can start right where I am.
- Really embrace the lifestyle of Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct[a] your paths." When I can't see what is in front of me, I will trust the process, because you cannot get to the promise without going through the entire process, parts both seen and unseen.
- Start Valuing myself the way Jesus values me, and receiving his truth into my life. My identity is in him. This starts by getting much deeper into the word.
- Become more perceptive of the things that the Holy Spirit is revealing to me. I want to be a mighty powerhouse of revival and ministry, and that comes with being intimately in touch with the Holy Spirit and being obedient and faithful to his revelations
- Surround myself with like-minded believers that believe in me and support me and help me grow in my walk with Christ through intentional friendship. A good cabinet is essential for success in all aspects of life. This is where Discipleship comes in. A discipleship relationship is all about two people focusing on growing closer to God. You are held accountable, as well as encouraged to do the things that God has called you to do
- Have a giving heart. When I see a need, fill that need, even if it takes all I have. That is the heart of Jesus.
This year has been very strange for me. parts of it have been filled with amazing blessings and joy (I'm looking at you Antioch Peeps!). Other parts were filled with sadness and in some cases, bitterness and envy. You see, many people around me, both family and friends have been getting boyfriends and girlfriends, getting engaged, and getting married, all while I'm still single and no one is expressing an interest. It is hard for me, because, one of the things I want in life is a family. When so many of my friends and relatives who are younger than me are already taking steps toward building families, I get lonely and wonder why nothing of the sort has happened to me. One can only tell themselves "I don't need a girlfriend, I am fine on my own for now, because I am focusing on my schoolwork." Today, though at church, the sermon was on the topic of when our experiences do not meet our expectations and I felt a wave of just the strangest emotion, and my eyes started watering. The point that really stuck out to me was "The problem with our expectations not being met by our experiences, is often that we try to understand things that can only be revealed in God's timing." Jesus is my supply, there is no one else I need from Him. When I am lonely, all I have to do is call out to him, and I find myself in his comfort. This year, I am going to strive to be the Man God has made me to be and allow him to bring everything I need to me in His good and perfect timing. He is all I need.
"When your soul needs and spiritual needs are met, your physical needs calm down." -Havilah Cunnington
Much love, and joy. Peace be to you and your families. -Luke B.
The song that I have on my heart this week is Yes and Amen by the Housefires. My favorite line in the song is
"I will rest
In your promises
My confidence
Is your faithfulness" below is the link to the song.
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