March 31, 2010; Goal setting - not something I do well! However, with Pastor Annette’s help, I feel I have a goal set for this first quarter.
My goal is to have a higher quality of devotional/study time.
Action steps:
1. Set aside a specific time for my devotional/study time. Mornings are not good for me so I have set the alarm on my phone for a time in the evening, so that even if I have fallen asleep in my recliner it will wake me up and I can go study. After 2.5 -3 months prayerfully this will be one of my good habits.
2. Engage more on Sunday mornings. Sometimes with the fill in the blank style of notes, I find myself not listening to the message as close as I should be. So I am going to buy a notebook and start writing my own notes like I used to.
3. Find an accountability partner, to follow up with me to see if I have done my part to achieve my personal study time.
4. Maybe try to do some topical bible studies instead of just ‘reading’.
This is a good start - you need a solid foundation to build on. Just a reminder that we're doing this to become better LEADERS in ministry! That will help you when you're lacking motivation. Improving the quality of your life in the Word is not only important to your personal growth, but it is NECESSARY to your effectiveness as a leader.
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