Key Goals

In order to become the person God designed me to be, to fully experience the life He intends and to be able to fulfill my God-given purpose I have set the following one year goals. I realize my life is a work-in-process and I want to enjoy the journey. These goals are fluid - they are not listed in order of importance and may be modified and adjusted as I come to greater understanding of myself. In order for me to set a goal I needed a clear understanding of why this particular category or endeavor was important. So what follows are my 8 key goals for the coming year:

1. Establish a ministry/small business - Why? So as not to need to be a paid church staff member to fulfill my purpose. - Identify the business/ministry and have training or education plan in place.
2. Recreation/Relationship - Why? To know and be known; to do life in community; to have joy no matter the circumstance. Deliberate time for fun with Wes; Make a few "couple" friendships; Hike Havasaupai Falls with Wes; Nurture those relationships that are meaningful to me.
3. Writing and Publishing - Why? I believe my gift for writing is useful for expanding the scope of ministry/purpose God calls me to. Find a "successful" writing mentor; learn about the world of publishing; write regularly - learn about using blog/web site to develop a reading audience; plan a book to write to be published within three years.
4. Financial - Why? To be able to give generously and plan wisely for the future. Budget for "normal" household operations; Financial plan to replace savings and retirement planning
5. Self - Why? Having been my own worst enemy I want to understand why I self-sabotage, get past that and then be able to help others do the same. Learn to be confident with who I am; be myself; develop my style; not succumb to the real or imagined opinion of others due to fear, self-doubt or lack of confidence/low self worth.
6. Organization - Why? Because messiness and clutter contribute to anxiousness and waste time. Set up for organized office; set up for organized home.
7. Health - Why? My body is the tool I have to use to accomplish God's purpose and I want to use it wisely so it will serve me well. Continue to reduce consumption of processed foods, plan meals, food preparation; figure out ways to deal with stress and anxiety without using food for comfort.
8. Spiritual - Why? The foundation of all I am and all I do - To never stop growing as a Christ-follower - to give God space to work in my life; for me to hear Him and respond. Plan for extended periods of solitude; deliberate reading for growth plan; specifically study Sermon on the Mount and the Fruits of the Spirit.