Jack Canfield the creator of Chicken Soup shares with us the importance of thoughts, vision, and goals. This is not hokey, it's scientifically proven, and Biblically it's been written in Proverbs 23:7a, "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." Before my daughter was born, I learned the power of goals through a woman who took me under her spiritual wings when I was a babe in my faith. She was an important part of my growing up spiritually. Thank God for leaders that are placed in our life, and for good reason.I was always amazed how effortless it was to write line after line of my annual goals. No two years were ever alike so I gather it was a divine impartation. Furthermore, when Jan of the next year came I had noticed a significant improvement in those specific areas. Being a mom can surely put the brakes on a whole lot of stuff, but I'm trying my hardest to put my needs near the top of the list again. It's time!2008 Spiritual Goals:
- To be free in the midst of challenging relationships. In other words, "Can't touch this! I'm separate and apart from your struggles, heartaches, depression, anger, and so on."
- To be able to accept my faults, and when each one is exposed embrace the opportunity to do better. I don't want to waste a moment of learning.
- To be a better wife, this includes not adding pressure to my husband’s already stressful day by calling him at work just to vent. It's silly and doesn't promote peace.
- To be more faithful with study time and prayer. I miss my intimate and long visits with Jesus. Remind me Lord that you are always to receive my best and first fruits. You deserve nothing less!
- To live in the moment and forgo what could be or should be, and just be. I want to bask in the light and love around me. I never want to miss my now blessing.
Take time to pray, or seek inwardly, however you do it and write some goals today!
Labels: Believer, Freedom, Marriage, Motherhood, Relationships
