I’ve got quite a task set before me this week. I’m taking the week to update my L.A.M.P. (Life And Ministry Plan). I wrote my first L.A.M.P. almost a year ago while we were still living in Washington State. I recently took a look at it and realized that much of it no longer applies to my life or ministry. It’s time for an update!
Proverbs 16:9 tells us that ‘We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.’ God honors planning ahead & being prepared. He also requires a certain level of flexibility of us with regards to those plans. So, I’ll be prayerfully planning for the next year, and then asking His Spirit to guide my steps to be in His will.
Whether you are in ministry or not, I would encourage you consider writing your own Life Plan. Put down on paper answers to questions like these…
- In what areas of my life do I want to grow?
- What improvements can I influence in my marriage/family?
- Are there financial adjustments that I need to make in my budget?
- How do I want my spiritual life to look a year from now?
After answering these, develop a plan of attack. Write it down and put a time-frame on each item. Then, simply revisit this document every couple of months to see how things are going. You might also want to ask someone whom you respect to be a mentor or accountability partner. Share your Life Plan with them, and ask them to help you stay on track.
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