This is a great time and season to look back over the past year. Not so that you become negative about anything, but to honestly consider where you are and what you have been able to accomplish this year. We each have the opportunity to begin a new year with new goals, ambitions, and dreams. Now, during this season of Thanksgiving and before the end of the year, why not take a moment to be real with yourself about what you have been able to do?
When you are completing a season in your life, you must be willing to recognize the things you may have neglected to do and perhaps started but never finished. There may have been good reasons for this, but if you are not honest and vulnerable with yourself, it can become more difficult to revisit those things and make an effort to accomplish them.
How about those things you were so excited about at the beginning of the new year? You jumped right into them, only to move on to the next thing or things. All is well, but perhaps there was more you could have pushed yourself to do in that area instead of just accomplishing the bare minimum. Again, when we are honest about these things in our lives, we can acknowledge where we need to put forth more effort and push through.
As you approach the end of the year, take this time to recognize what you have been able to accomplish while also considering what you have not. Learn to make adjustments where necessary. Hold yourself accountable and reevaluate how you can better prepare for the coming New Year. Facing things honestly can lead to growth and progress because you are able to acknowledge where you may have fallen short, where you need to keep pushing, and what you may need to restart.
Don’t allow yourself to make excuses in these areas. Justifying everything will not bring about true growth. You benefit most when you acknowledge the areas where you still need to work. Also, when you miss the mark, it is a great time to get back on track, restart, and try again. We choose whether we want to remain stuck in certain areas, especially when we refuse to acknowledge what needs to change.
Growing pains are inevitable, but they can benefit us in the long run. Appreciate what you have accomplished, be thankful for where you are, and choose the areas where you can continue to work as you prepare for the New Year. Don’t just begin well; keep working hard at it. There is always room for growth in each of our lives.
Let’s take a moment together to reflect: What is one thing you started this year that you need to revisit, complete, or approach differently in the coming year?
Thank you for taking moments with me.
Don’t let anyone or anything make you believe you are stuck.
There is always another way.
Keep pressing on and find it.
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It’s always to look back over to see if completed what you started. I definitely have been doing that this last few days. And it’s definitely confirmation. I can tend to start things and if it’s too difficult or uncomfortable. I might pull back from doing it all together. This blog is a kick in the shin ..to start and finish. Revaluate! God has not given us a spirit of fear! Push to finish!
Yes, it is always great to re-evaluate. Sincerely appreciate your comments & honesty LaTrista! Blessed that you had confirmation in reading this blog “During this Time.” Take time to share my blog as an encouragement to others too. ~Pastor Natalie