End of Year Reflection

As the year comes to an end, it is a time of reflection and refocus before we begin a new season. I like to take some space away from the busy-ness of business and the wonderful chaos of family and find a still and quiet space to reflect on the last twelve months. You will need about an hour to do this. Grab your favourite drink, get some space and a journal and thin through these questions:

Pause: Make yourself away of God’s presence

General

- What are the five most significant events that have happened to me or in me this year?

- What has been the area that has consumed my thinking and attention this year?

- In the past 12 months, where I have experienced the greatest sense of goodness & life?

- In the past 12 months, where I have experienced the greatest sense of hurt, fear or loss?

What ONE word would sum up this past year?

Faith

The Spirit-filled life is not a special, deluxe edition of Christianity. It is part and parcel of the total plan of God for His people.
A. W. Tozer

- List five words that would describe your spiritual health: (distant, intimate, excellent, very poor, no time for God, etc)

- What has caused your spiritual health to be where it is?

- Where I have I most experienced the presence of God this past year?

What are the 3 most important spiritual take-a-ways from this past year that you never want to forget:

Hope

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13

- List five feelings that you believe have shaped your perspective this year (positive or negative):

- What were you doing; who were you doing this with and where were you when you felt most emotionally healthy and alive this year?

- What were you doing; who were you doing this with and where were you when you felt the most lost, stressed or emotionally unhealthy this year?

Who, where and how has God used you to be a voice/agent/bringer of hope this year?

Love

Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.

Martin Luther King Jr.

- How loved have you felt this year?

- List the names of people who have been life-giving to you this past year:

- Give a grade to your over-all sense of community.

- Why did you choose that grade?

- How does your work, schedule and responsibilities affect your relationships? Are there any areas that need celebration, attention or grace?

- What has the expression of love that you have given to others looked like this year

Vocation/Calling

Your greatest fulfillment in life will come when you discover your unique gifts and abilities and use them to edify others and glorify the LORD.

Neil T. Anderson

- List five words which best describe your job/vocation/career/calling?

- How has your physical condition, rest and well-being been this year and how has it affected other aspects of your life?

- In what ways have your gifts developed/matured this year?

- Is your job right now giving you a sense of contentment and satisfaction?Why or why not?

- How are you feeling about your vocational journey?

Pause and Pray

Is there anything that you don’t want to carry over into the new year?

Is there anything that you feel God wants to deal with in you this year?

Is there anything that you feel God wants you to change this year?

Take a moment to give it to God.

Pray with gratitude for the good that God has shown you from the last year.

Look Forward

Where do you sense God wants you to focus in the coming year?