2012
January 10th, 2012 by
Happy 2012 everyone! I expect this is going to be an epic, awesome and amazing year. How much fun will it be watching a small portion of our population freak out as December 21st draws near. I guess the world could go into chaos this year – but, meh…, I don’t think so. Of course I’m always ready for Christ to return! And that would put the world into chaos… hmmmm.
We all know that a good thing to do at the beginning of the year is to look back and look forward. Look back at what you’ve accomplished over the previous year and look forward to make plans and goals for the upcoming year. I don’t think we should beat ourselves up looking at what didn’t go well, what we failed to do or what regrets we have. A little of that goes a long way. I think it’s a good time to look back at the positive accomplishments from the previous year. And even if it wasn’t a stellar year for you – and maybe you did make some poor choices and have some regrets – I know that you still accomplished some good and had some fun. Think about your 2011 and the people you were able to help, to touch, to teach, to support, to be a good friend to – all of that is important and significant!
The New Year is also a time to look ahead. A time to decide where you want to go and what you want to be – and set specific goals to get there. If your goal is something simple like ‘losing that extra ten pounds’ don’t just be vague about your goal. Set up the mini-goals that will help you reach your primary goal. For example, decide that you will plan to loose two pounds a month for five months and then keep the weight off. As each month progresses check to make sure your moving toward your goal. Decide what you will do physically, emotionally and mentally to move towards your goal. ”I’m going to give up chips and ice cream this month!” for example. If you’re goal is to move towards a degree, or to go back to school, list the steps that are necessary to make that possible – to ensure that it can actually happen.
Whatever your goals are this year I hope you’ll include talking to God about them and make serving Him a part of your life, and a part of your plan as well. No matter where you work, what you do or who you are God wants to be a part of your life and help you – and use you. I love what God has done for me and how he has used my life to help others. Nothing else is remotely comparable to it. Seek Him, spend time with him, love Him – trust Him with your life.
Have a great 2012! And, oh yeah, don’t forget to apply for our summer staff or to be a camper – or, if you’re maybe too old or too involved for that (maybe your an adult with a full-time job) then don’t forget to support us! We need your help to do what we do!
God bless you all!