2015 – 365 New Days

If you are like me (and a lot of other people) you have been putting a lot of thought into your goals for 2015. We like to begin a new year thinking of what we want to accomplish by December a year from now. All the experts tell us we need to create new goals and detailed plans to make each one a reality. But what if this is the wrong way to go about it? What if all the experts are wrong?

I love to dream about my future and making sure I stay on track to live out my purpose God has called me too. However, I have come to believe that perhaps the journey is just as important as the destination. It is so easy to focus on where we want to go we miss out on all the wonderful destinations along the way.

 A great example can be found in Mark 5:21-34 – Jairus had come to ask Jesus to come to his house to heal his sick daughter. Jesus immediately left to go with him. On the way a woman with an issue of blood pressed through the crowd and touched Jesus. Jesus felt her touch and took the time to stop and heal her. Jesus was not so focused on his destination that he missed (or ignored) the woman who needed help at that moment. Even though Jesus took the time to stop and minster to her he still made it to Jairus’ house and brought his daughter back to life. The journey and the destination were both important.

 Yes, I have goals and dreams I want to accomplish in 2015 but I don’t want to miss out on the 365 days along the journey. I want to live them out to the fullest.

365 New Days

•  365 days to be grateful for the little things
• 365 days to pray for a friend or a stranger
• 365 days to be an encourager
• 365 days to love my wife
• 365 days to love my kids
• 365 days to serve Life Church in Conyers Ga
• 365 days to worship God and remember His faithfulness
• 365 days to go all in for Jesus
  
• 365 days to choose to enjoy life

I pray 2015 will be your best year yet!!

So how will you spend your 365 days of 2015?

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About the Author: Jon Stallings

I am enthusiastic about helping others discover their purpose and grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus. It is great to see their eyes light up at their “Ah Ha!” moment when they discover they were created for something more. My hope is that this blog will help encourage and inspire you along your way. Join the conversation and take the time to share with me your own story. I have been married to my beautiful wife Janice for over 30 years. We currently live in McDonough Georgia with our daughter. Our two boys have left the nest and we have two wonderful grand kids. Of course we cannot forget about our dog Bear.