Self reflection, self improvement
Each time I find myself at a point in life that I feel alone, sad or depressed, I slow down and self-evaluate. I reflect on my past, think about my present state, then ponder the future.
I think I do this a LOT more now that I am in my "mid to advanced years" on this earth. (Okay, I am over the hill)
My typical routine as I dissect my life is to migrate to the worldly reasons that I might be unhappy. I look at my job, my financial state, the things that I have. I then look at human relationships, my family, my friends and wish that those relationships were stronger.
Then usually about half way through the routine, I realize just how little I include God in my life, in my happiness, in my decisions. I realize that it is not self-improvement I need, not an improvement in the human relationships that I have.
The answer, as God reminds me through His Spirit, is to put my faith in the One that has promised to make improvements in me. To strive to revive the relationship with the One that can keep my life focused and on track.
Self - improvement is my downfall. I cannot do it myself. That is why I FALL SHORT.
My prayer today is that we would seek a closer relationship with God, and allow him to intervene in POSITIVE ways in our life!
I think I do this a LOT more now that I am in my "mid to advanced years" on this earth. (Okay, I am over the hill)
My typical routine as I dissect my life is to migrate to the worldly reasons that I might be unhappy. I look at my job, my financial state, the things that I have. I then look at human relationships, my family, my friends and wish that those relationships were stronger.
Then usually about half way through the routine, I realize just how little I include God in my life, in my happiness, in my decisions. I realize that it is not self-improvement I need, not an improvement in the human relationships that I have.
The answer, as God reminds me through His Spirit, is to put my faith in the One that has promised to make improvements in me. To strive to revive the relationship with the One that can keep my life focused and on track.
Self - improvement is my downfall. I cannot do it myself. That is why I FALL SHORT.
My prayer today is that we would seek a closer relationship with God, and allow him to intervene in POSITIVE ways in our life!
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Comment by Megan DeYoung on April 29, 2010 at 8:55pm -
Thanks so much, Dean!! That was a great reminder.
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Comment by Chris Taylor on April 28, 2010 at 5:40pm -
i hear that.
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Comment by Steve McNary on April 27, 2010 at 3:01pm -
Right on man! Thanks for the reminder.
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