“For I know the plans I have for you. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 paraphrase
This time of year some things speed up and others slow down. For many, it is a time to reflect and set a new course. If this is you, consider these simple ideas to prepare your heart for what’s next.
Create space to listen
This won’t happen unless you put it on your calendar. Your good intentions will be overrun by other people’s poor planning.
Invite God IN
Talk with God about where you are stuck, waiting, confused, or raring to go. He is more than eager to help.
Seek Counsel
Get together for coffee with someone you look up to and find out how they go about getting wind in their sails.
Listen to your heart
Three questions can prime the pump. “Who am I?, What am I doing?, and What’s most important now?”
Let go - take hold
If you take actions like those above you will become aware of new directions that fire you up and worn-out things that you need to let go of.
If you take time now, the chances are very good that you will get off to a good start in 2022. If you don’t take time now you can count on things being pretty much the same.
PRAY
You know God where I am with my life - and the truth is, reading this I realize I can make some choices. Help me walk with You and others through this season of reflection.
RESOURCE
If you have a copy of my book, Chasing the Sage, check out a short chapter that will help you with this daunting season of change starting on page 161.