Review of my goals for 2009

Back in December 2008 I set out on a different journey for 2009, and made some goals/resolutions to go after during this year. Here is what I had posted about what I was hoping for this year:

My first goal/resolution is to be the husband/father that God has called me to be. I desire to be there for my wife and kids no matter what. I want them to know that they are my first priority. I also hope to find new ways to love my wife, as Christ loved the church (Eph 5:25). I also hope to find new ways of being involved in my children's life. My main goal is to keep the gospel at the center of my family, and to lead them in the way of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

My second goal/resolution is to grow in my prayer life. My main goal is to pray for things that will bring honor, glory and praise to the Lord. I also want to pray more for my dear brother and sisters in Christ, waiting eagerly for all that the Lord will do in the lives of the people around me while being thankful for everything. And for my own life, I need to “Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on me.”.

My third goal/resolution is to work unto the Lord in all that I do (Col. 3:23). No matter if it is at home, work, church or One28 small group. I want to give the Lord my best in all that He has prepared for me to do. It is only because of Him that I can do anything. He gave His life for mine, and I will live my life for Him!

As I look back on 2009, I see much progress. Here are some thoughts on how I felt about my progress.

The Lord really gave me many opportunities to put my heart into my wife and daughters. I learned how to lead and serve them more through the gospel then ever before. I still have a long way to go, but this is a journey and the Lord has shown me some growth in this area and I know He will continue that until He calls me home. It only makes me hungry for more growth in my life in the next year. The one thing I did learn is that the gospel will change a family. God's power and glory are in the gospel. So this next year I want to stay in the deep pool of gospel truths and just be like a sponge in it all. Least to say, I am excited! It will be a grand year. Lord willing, I will be able to make some big risks for God and how I lead and serve my family through out 2010.

The Lord also gave me some growth in my prayer life. I feel like I could have done way more and should have done way more. I plan to have more of an intentional prayer life in 2010. I want to have a daily plan to go after and also want to take more time to get alone on lunch at work or at home in an isolated place for more personal prayer with my Lord.

Now when it comes to my working unto the Lord I feel whether I was at home, work, or church that this was my strongest area of growth. I now understand my purpose in my home, at my job, and in the church, and really anywhere. I still have not arrived by no means, but how awesome it is to look back and see Him change my heart to not being content in those areas of my life to give me a heart that finds joy in Him and the little tasks that He would have me to do. Everything I do is an act of worship and everything I do is an opportunity for ministry work. And the crazy thing is that this is going to explode in 2010 (Lord willing)! Keeping my eyes on Christ and my heart in the gospel is what is making the biggest difference in my life. May He continue to make me stronger in His gospel!

I hope to post my goals and resolutions for 2010 a little later this week.