The New Year is in full swing, and I am still trying to take down my Christmas decorations. Last year seemed to end in the blink of an eye, and I realize that I need to be more intentional about making wise choices that help me to redeem the time for His Kingdom purposes. In order to do this, I decided to do some goal setting for 2016. I established a work out schedule, and I picked a reading plan to make sure that I read through my Bible. I also re-examined my budget, set aside time for fellowship on my calendar, and jotted down a list of books I want to read. Just this week, I realized that I failed to do one thing as I was planning out my year. I forgot what my most important role is as a Daughter of the King. I neglected to create a master plan for mission-minded activity. You see, right before the Resurrected Christ ascended to heaven, He gave His disciples marching orders. He declared what our primary goal should be as we live out our lives here on earth in His name: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. How am I going to share the Good News in 2016? What time am I going to set aside for discipleship and helping to equip others who desire to make Him known? If I don’t plan now, this year is going to slip by, and I will miss precious opportunities to make an eternal difference in the lives of others. So, I jotted down some ideas of how I can be purposeful this year. I hope they will encourage you as you pray about doing the same: Five Missional-Minded Goals: I’d love to see a friend or coworker come to know Christ this year. Setting missional-minded goals could help set a captive free and transform a life. Let’s purpose to stay on mission in 2016.
I’d love to see a friend or coworker come to know Christ this year. Setting missional-minded goals could help set a captive free and transform a life. Let’s purpose to stay on mission in 2016. About Lyli ![]() Lyli Dunbar loves teaching. For 17 years, she mentored teenagers in the Christian school setting, and now she has serves as Associate Director of Curriculum at Trinity International University Florida. Lyli married her Prince Charming in her 40’s and has a heart for encouraging young couples and singles in God’s waiting room. She enjoys road trips with her husband, connecting with women through Bible study, and reading way too many books. Lyli writes about life lessons and faith on her personal blog. You may also connect with her on Facebook,Twitter, and Pinterest. If you'd like to read more from this contributor, type her name in the search box on the top right.
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1/27/2016 03:32:16 pm
These are all great tips, thank you so much for sharing them. I have been wondering lately how to make more space in my life for new people. So that I could bring God to their lives through our friendship. I think I'll try the walks around the neighborhood first thing :)
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1/28/2016 09:06:24 am
Love this, Lyli. Yes, we're called to go and make disciples. How is that going to look this year? Praying for direction and confirmation now. Enjoyed visiting you here today.
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