- What did I try in 2013 which engaged children and families?
- What did I try in 2013 which did not work as I hoped?
- What might I do in 2014 to engage children and families?
- What did I do in 2013 to reach unreached children and families in my community?
- What might I do in 2014 to reach unreached children and families in my community?
- How did I encourage and support my volunteers in 2013?
- What can I do in 2014 to encourage and support my volunteers?
- How did I train my volunteers in 2013?
- What can I do to train my volunteers in 2014?
- How did I grow closer in my walk with Jesus in 2013?
- What can I do to grow closer in my walk with Jesus in 2014?
These are just a few questions to get you thinking, but today is an excellent time to stop and evaluate what you have been doing, what you could do in 2014 and to get on paper some specific steps you will take to accomplish the things you'd like to do in 2014.
It is also the exact moment for you to put behind you any areas where things didn't go as you hoped, mistakes you made and to trust in God's grace to move forward. We all make mistakes, we all need Gods grace. If there is anyone who you need to ask for forgiveness from; do so right now. Begin 2014 with a "clean slate"!
As you look forward to 2014, consider making this your prayer:
Psalm 86 . . . 1-7 Bend an ear, God; answer me. I'm one miserable wretch! Keep me safe—haven't I lived a good life? Help your servant—I'm depending on you! You're my God; have mercy on me. I count on you from morning to night. Give your servant a happy life; I put myself in your hands! You're well-known as good and forgiving, bighearted to all who ask for help. Pay attention, God, to my prayer; bend down and listen to my cry for help. Every time I'm in trouble I call on you, confident that you'll answer.
8-10 There's no one quite like you among the gods, O Lord, and nothing to compare with your works. All the nations you made are on their way, ready to give honor to you, O Lord, Ready to put your beauty on display, parading your greatness, And the great things you do— God, you're the one, there's no one but you!
11-17 Train me, God, to walk straight; then I'll follow your true path. Put me together, one heart and mind; then, undivided, I'll worship in joyful fear. From the bottom of my heart I thank you, dear Lord; I've never kept secret what you're up to. You've always been great toward me—what love! You snatched me from the brink of disaster! God, these bullies have reared their heads! A gang of thugs is after me— and they don't care a thing about you. But you, O God, are both tender and kind, not easily angered, immense in love, and you never, never quit. So look me in the eye and show kindness, give your servant the strength to go on, save your dear, dear child! Make a show of how much you love me so the bullies who hate me will stand there slack-jawed, As you, God, gently and powerfully put me back on my feet. (The Message)
8-10 There's no one quite like you among the gods, O Lord, and nothing to compare with your works. All the nations you made are on their way, ready to give honor to you, O Lord, Ready to put your beauty on display, parading your greatness, And the great things you do— God, you're the one, there's no one but you!
11-17 Train me, God, to walk straight; then I'll follow your true path. Put me together, one heart and mind; then, undivided, I'll worship in joyful fear. From the bottom of my heart I thank you, dear Lord; I've never kept secret what you're up to. You've always been great toward me—what love! You snatched me from the brink of disaster! God, these bullies have reared their heads! A gang of thugs is after me— and they don't care a thing about you. But you, O God, are both tender and kind, not easily angered, immense in love, and you never, never quit. So look me in the eye and show kindness, give your servant the strength to go on, save your dear, dear child! Make a show of how much you love me so the bullies who hate me will stand there slack-jawed, As you, God, gently and powerfully put me back on my feet. (The Message)
Prayer – Dear God I pray today You will help me depend on You. Please help me count on You from morning to night and know I can put myself in Your merciful hands! Please help me know with confidence You pay attention to my prayers and listen to my cries for help. Please give me the confidence You will answer! Please help me rejoice in the truth there is no one like You and nothing compares with Your works! Train me to walk straight so I will follow Your true path. Please help me know I can trust You to put me together, one heart and mind so, undivided, I will worship You in joyful fear! Thank You for Your great love! Thank You for snatching me from the brink of disaster! Please help me rejoice in knowing You are tender, kind and not easily angered! Please help me experience Your immense love today so I will never, never quit! Please look me in the eye and show me kindness; give Your servant the strength to go on and the peace of knowing You will save me because I am Your dear, dear child. Please help me see today how You make a show of how much You love me and please help me draw strength from knowing You are gently and powerfully putting me back on my feet. Thank You. Amen.
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