Of course, it's not really a new year, but as Scott pointed out on Sunday morning, it definitely feels like it! We live our lives in seasons and whether or not you or your kids are going to school this week, you can sense a new beginning around Labour Day weekend.
Many time management experts say that making quarterly goals is much more effective than making a New Year's resolution. Thinking of life in three-month segments is easier for us. I can't imagine what I'll be doing on September 1, 2024, but I can tell you some things I want to accomplish before Christmas this year. And so, we can use September's "new year" feeling to our advantage. We can reset and refocus after a time of fun, rest and great weather.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Have you thought about what this next season might be for you?
There are no guarantees and anything can happen in the next three months, but we are still called to be intentional with our days. (See Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 21:5, and Colossians 3:23)
So let me encourage you to look ahead. Find a quiet place with a cup of coffee and ask the Lord what needs to be prioritized in your life for the season ahead. What needs to be added or taken away? What is He calling you to at home, work and relationships? What is He pointing out in your life (big or small) that requires some changes?
Don't let the busyness of the fall sweep away this amazing opportunity to listen to the Lord for this next season of your life. I'm carving out time for this in the next week - join me! (And, just a thought, but Fast & Pray Wednesdays are a great time for this as well!)
Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday,
Pastor Tracy
THIS SUNDAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 @ 10am
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I Am Chosen
Tracy Dunham
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