Are you still growing?

“Have you stopped growing?”

A few years ago I was standing in line at the grocery store with my son, Parker. Without me realizing what he was going to say he turned to an elderly woman behind us and said, “Have you stopped growing?”

I don’t think she really heard him. I was totally embarrassed! Earlier in the week we had discussed how we stop growing, physically, as we get older.

What about you? Are you still growing? Intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, relationally? We may stop growing physically, but we never really have to stop growing!

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!” (2 Peter 3:18)

Keep growing! I hope you have a great week!

God uses our circumstances…

Warren Wiersbe once wrote,

“Before God changes our circumstances, He wants to change our hearts.”

God has a purpose for every situation and circumstance that you and I face in life. Every circumstance, good or bad, presents an opportunity for us to grow.

God uses our circumstances to change our hearts.

Sometimes before God is willing to change our circumstances he gives us an opportunity to change our hearts.

Have you prayed about today?

I recently started praying about each day.

Here’s what I have found so far. . .

• Praying about each day gives me clarity about what I really need to do and accomplish.
• Praying about each day gives me a sense of accountability to God for my actions.
• Praying about each day gives me the assurance that I have enough time to do exactly what God wants me to do for that day.
• Praying about each day helps me to remember that God is with me and that the Spirit is leading me.
• Praying about each day gives me confidence in knowing that He has prepared me for whatever I have to face.

Have you thought about today?

If so, you are way ahead of most people.

Most people. . .

• Do not set daily goals.
• Watch over 4 hours of television per day.
• Spend 3 hours per day online.
• Experience over 100 interruptions per day.
• Procrastinate rather than prioritize.
• Wonder why their life is mediocre and they can’t get anything done.

Do you realize that today is the most important day in your life?

Here are some tips to help you think about today. . .

1. Decide what you have to do today. (No more than three things.)
2. Decide what you want to do today. (No more than two things.)
3. Decide what you cannot do today. (Decide what day you will do it.)

ten questions for personal growth in 2010

1. Who should I stop listening to?
2. Who should I start listening to?
3. What do I need to stop tolerating?
4. What do I want people to say about me?
5. What do I most want to change about myself?
6. Who can I use my gifts and abilities to help the most?
7. Who are the most important people in my life?
8. What are my top five goals or priorities for this year?
9. Does my daily schedule reflect what is most important to me?
10. What is God’s plan and purpose for my life?

simplify your life

“Simplicity is the key to brilliance.” – Bruce Lee

Let’s face it, life can be complicated! In fact, it can be so complicated that it can be overwhelming at times. Too many choices, too many steps, too much stuff, or too many decisions pave the way to feeling overwhelmed being stressed out. I don’t know about you, but when I feel overwhelmed I want to give up! And I definitely do not like being stressed out.

Simplifying your life has many benefits including peace of mind, clarity of purpose, not feeling rushed, and a sense of personal empowerment.

I’d like to recommend five free ways you can simplify your life and stay motivated.

1. Eliminate excess.
We don’t like to admit it, but most of us have more “stuff” than we can really use. Chances are you’ve got more shoes, TV’s, magazine subscriptions than you really need! Eliminating excess stuff in your life at home or at the office provides a real sense of being organized and it can save you money!

2. Develop a routine (and stick with it)!
Studies have shown that people who develop a life-routine live healthier lives than those who do not. Having a routine for your life is like having a budget for your money. When you budget your money, you plan where and when you will spend it. When you develop a routine for your life, you plan how and with whom you will live it!

3. Focus your life.
Someone once said, “Where we put our focus is the direction we tend to go.” Without focus, our lives are pulled in too many directions at once. Simplify your life by focusing on the few things that matter the most and then you will begin to see your life make a real difference!

4. Limit your options.
Starbucks has made a fortune by offering customers a ba-zillion coffee choices to choose from. Hey, I love Starbucks! But sometimes too many options only cause distractions and lead to indecisiveness. Limit your options in order to streamline your decisions and maximize your time!

5. Turn off your technology!
Did you know that many Americans spend as much as 32 hours per week on the internet? That’s in addition to the 16 or more hours they spend each week watching television! Simplify your life (and get healthier and smarter) by turning off your technology! Just imagine what you could do with an extra 48 hours each week!

Looking for more ways to simplify your life?  Life Coaching may be for you!