Yes, another year is almost gone. Time waits for no one. One of my favorite Bible verses says, “Redeem the time...” another one says, “Number your days…”
No matter how hectic your pace has been or how busy you are, this is the time to make sure you make time to reflect, think, give and plan.
I generally take this week between Christmas and New Year's and lock myself away for a few days. I find that this is the ideal time for reflection, thinking, giving and planning. Let me encourage you to do some very simple things during this time:
1) Try to slow things down.
2) Spend time with the ones you love and care about.
3) Take some time to talk with your spouse and children about goals and dreams for the next year.
4) Use this as a time to revision your vision; charge your batteries
5) Find a Church or charitable organization and volunteer a few hours
6) Think about a few of changes or additions you want to see in your life in the New Year.
In my opinion, taking the time to gather yourself; to reflect; to think; to dream and to plan is one of the most important and valuable things that you can do to impact and influence the New Year in a positive way.
One last word. You must commit yourself to set aside this time…or you will find yourself once again keeping a hectic pace and a busy schedule which will rob you of this moment.
Gather your past successes; past victories; past failures and defeats…reflect on your seasons of growth and your seasons of stagnation…then use all that to clear your way; wipe the slate clean and begin again with a fresh set of well-thought out goals, visions, and dreams.
Happy New Year!
