Life Goals

In the past year I have become a fan of Michael Hyatt’s blog. Mr. Hyatt is the former Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers and his blog is chock full of timely wisdom about leadership, productivity, publishing and social media. Through his blog, I have been reminded of the importance of creating goals for my life. Developing goals for our lives ensures that we don’t wander aimlessly through life, accomplishing little. Goals give us a road map by which to navigate, as well as mileposts against which we can check our progress.

This week in this post, Mr. Hyatt talked about the importance of putting my goals in written form. Now, while I had thought about my life goals and prayed about my life goals, I had never actually committed them to writing until recently. What about you? Have you pondered and prayed about what your goals are for your life? What is your purpose? What do you want to accomplish? What is PRIORITY for you? How do family, friends, career and free time fit into your goals? If you really think about it, this topic is H-U-G-E.

I thought I would take some space and share with you a few of my life goals with the hope that it will encourage you to ponder your goals and put them in writing. I’m going to put them into categories: Personal and Family, Ministry.

Leah’s Life Goals

Personal and Family

Develop a more intimate walk with Jesus through a more focused prayer life.
Be totally present and focused on each Bible study that I do.
Deepen my relationship with my husband through deeper conversation and sharing, as well as being a true servant to him.
Downsize our home.
Become debt free.
Although I am thankful for my education, my goal is to no longer have to work as a pharmacist.
Make time for relaxation and pleasure reading.
Seek more opportunities to give sacrificially.
Read more of the classics.
Leave a godly LEGACY for those who come behind me.

Ministry

Focus my ministry on women in their 20’s and 30’s, while continuing to serve those who are in their 40s and above.
Write a second Bible study….and maybe a third, fourth, etc.
Seek opportunities to guest post or write on blogs and in magazines. Write as the Lord leads.
Expanded speaking ministry – speak at least once per month as the Lord brings opportunities.
Develop better listening skills and be fully present in each conversation that the Lord blesses me with.
Move my website to WordPress.
Be an encourager of others in ministry.