The last few days have been a fruitful time of reflection and planning for me. I am almost done with my personal goal setting for 2008 :-) Here are my thoughts from the last few days:
One cannot expect personal changes in his life by continuing in his current lifestyle - his current way of thinking and doing things.
"...No one puts new wine into old wineskins. The old skins would burst from the pressure, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine must be stored in new wineskins. That way both the wine and the wineskins are preserved." - Matthew 9:17
Many times, though we desire change and breakthrough for our lives, we are less than willing to forsake our traditional way of thinking and doing things. We are prone to be led by our emotions or situations rather than discipline by decisions (For example - from now on, bad weather shall NOT stop me from exercising :-P)
One cannot expect personal changes in his life by continuing in his current lifestyle - his current way of thinking and doing things.
"...No one puts new wine into old wineskins. The old skins would burst from the pressure, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New wine must be stored in new wineskins. That way both the wine and the wineskins are preserved." - Matthew 9:17
Many times, though we desire change and breakthrough for our lives, we are less than willing to forsake our traditional way of thinking and doing things. We are prone to be led by our emotions or situations rather than discipline by decisions (For example - from now on, bad weather shall NOT stop me from exercising :-P)
We need to open up ourselves to new ways of thinking and methods. When that happens, we re-position ourselves and create possibilities. New personal breakthroughs also demand an expansion of oneself. We must continue to thirst and not be comfortable with where we are.
As I reflect upon my unachieved goals in 2007 and forward planning for 2008, I reckon I need to do the following:
- Change in Mindset - See things or past failures in a different light. Use my past failures and experiences as my stepping stones. Constantly walk in partnership with God.
- Change in Priority - My dreams for 2008 will require me to prioritize my life. I cannot be everything to everyone.
- Change in Motivation - Replace negative thoughts and feelings (e.g. procrastination, lethargy, fear) with faith and confidence. Know that a step taken towards the goal today is a step closer to it.
- Change in Habits (Actions) - Do not underestimate the significance of the little steps taken each day or feeling overwhelmed by the size of the goal/task; think power of compound - Every step I take towards my goal each day adds up!
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