It’s a simple question I’m asking myself. Every year I choose several books I want to read through in the new year. I’ll post a list later on. Reading is a huge part of it, but there are other things as well:
- exercise
- diet
- Spiritual habits
- learning experiences such as conferences (could be for your marriage, spiritual growth, leadership or otherwise)
- relationships (maybe you need to spend more time with certain people and less with others?)
- find a mentor
- be a mentor
- Other?
I’m asking the question of myself and would love to hear from you on what you will be doing in 2010 to GROW!
I do know this. It won’t happen by accident. It won’t happen without a plan. It won’t happen without intention.
So let’s have it, what are you going to do in 2010 to grow?
Looks like I’ll be investing my kids’ inheritance in my master’s degree, which is in leadership/management. (Sorry, kids!) I’ll also be investing a lot of time there as well. I have been trying to eat better and exercise, but that’s an ongoing struggle. I am also committed to more personal retreat time, one-on-one with God, even if it’s a few hours. I spent one afternoon with God at the Oriental Buffet last month. We had a good time together :+) Good questions, Doug. Now ask me now and then how I’m doing, ‘kay?
I decided I’m going to get my body back in shape and so I’m going to run a marathon. I’m already signed up for the class.
(I was also very inspired by CIY’s latest challenge cards–http://roadcrew.ciy.com/move/)
My plan usually involves reading too. Because of the seminary, I will likely let the school determine what my reading list will look like though =P
I have an audio Bible that my girlfriend gave me last year for Christmas, and I have been listening to it a lot lately. I love to read, but having more of God’s Word in my life is always a goal. The audio Bible has been a great way to “read” more of God’s Word.
One of my goals is to learn how to cook. I don’t want to be a chef or anything, but it’s so much healthier and cheaper to cook for yourself. I have been doing okay, but I am hoping to experiment and learn more in the following year.