Focused Action 2023

Friday, December 9, 2022

 • What is the single biggest time-waster in your life, and what will you do about it this year?  

Worry combined with mindless browsing. 

• For whose salvation will you pray most fervently this year? 
A few neighbors and friends.

• What one thing could you do to improve your prayer life this year?
Separate more time during the day for prayer.

• What single thing that you plan to do this year will matter most in 10 years? In eternity? 
Connect with my husband and children and be all God called me to be for them.

• What area of your life most needs simplifying, and what's one way you could simplify in that area?
Paper organization. Use a system that works for this season of life.

• What habit would you most like to establish this year? 
Finding peace as soon as I lose it.

• Who do you most want to encourage this year? 
My husband and children.

 What's one new way you could be a blessing to your pastor (or to another who ministers to you) this year?
I can encourage Zeke in his ministry and life.

• What's one thing you could do this year to enrich the spiritual legacy you will leave to your children and grandchildren? 
Teach the Bible to the kids as well as how to find joy in reading and studying scriptures.

• What book, in addition to the Bible, do you most want to read this year? 
Can't think of one but I plan on reading a lot in 2023.

• What one thing do you most regret about last year, and what will you do about it this year? 
I regret not forgiving quicker and letting go of those who let go of me the moment they met me.

• What's the most important trip you want to take this year? 
Home.

• What skill do you most want to learn or improve this year? 
I need to invest 3 months in Spanish.

• What one biblical doctrine do you most want to understand better this year, and what will you do about it? 
I need to go back to the basics and just put in the time to read and study the Scriptures habitually.

• If those who know you best gave you one piece of advice, what would they say? Would they be right? What will you do about it? 
Take a deep breath. It's gonna come together. Keep going.

• What's the most important new item you want to buy this year? 
Tickets to Brazil.

• In what area of your life do you most need change, and what will you do about it this year?
All lasting change is a heart change. I am willing to give God permission to mold my heart so it will be like His. I will stay connected with God daily through spiritual discipline.

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