It is that time of the year when many people start thinking about ‘New Year Goals’, however our lives are not compartmentalised into given chronological periods, we are one continuous flow.

A new year is simply a review time, a convenient time to reflect, review and adjust. We do not have ‘new’ resolutions; we have life purposes, which need to be reviewed.

As we end this year, it is all too easy to push it behind and not spend the time to reflect. Without a planned reflection we often only remember the things that we did not achieve or the problems, or the hard times. Yes it is important to notice the areas where we have fallen short [or are still in process], to acknowledge them and see the opportunities for change and growth. We need to also see our progress and successes.

Taking time to seek God and hear his voice, enables us to review our life with His perspective. This reflection enables us to see more clearly God’s process for our development, His training for our assignment – for our mountain. This increased awareness, grows our faith, expands our creativity andbuilds our confidence which usually increases our energy. What a great foundation, a place of strength for launching into the New Year.

Set aside time to reflect on 2011 – Firstly gather the information, look at diary, look at photos. Review prayer journal.

Create a summary- a record of all events, the good the bad, the ugly and the glorious.

Writing down my answers gives me a record, brings a perspective to the year, provides the information for the new year planning and reveals my reasons for celebrating my progress and wins!  Yay

Here are some questions and exercises that I apply to my end of year reflection/assessment.

Did I meet someone new who opened my eyes to new ideas or opportunities?  What did I learn?

What books did I read, or teaching listened to?  What did I learn and apply?

Did I step outside my comfort zone? What did I learn from that? What is the impact of that learning? And how has that changed me?

What things did I do for the first time this year?  What do I now do, or know, that was once outside of my reach?

Did I set a goal that scared me because it was ‘bigger than ever’? How did I go? Whether I reached it yet or not, what did I learn? What do I now have, or what do I know as a result of      tackling this goal?

How did I handle the challenges that came up this year?  (Did I handle things better than a previously)  What were they?  What did I do? What did I learn? Why were they a challenge?
What is God saying to me about these challenges? [Sometimes the most painful experiences can be the most powerful.]

How have I grown and changed this year?

Where did I sense God’s favour?

What revelations did I receive this year?

What are the 3 matters from this year for which I am are most grateful?

Well done – a year well lived. It is time to have a real celebration.

Now at the end of this year, you can see your progress and wins that are worth celebrating.
What will you do to celebrate your accomplishments?
Who will I celebrate with?
[New Years Eve can be a great time to get with close friends to share and celebrate this year’s victories...]

Finishing the year strong propels you with purpose and energy for the New Year.   What a way to start!

These workshops will be beginning soon at a central venue near you (evenings) and you can register your interest by emailing us at info@destiny4life.com.  We will then keep you informed with dates, cost and venues where these will be held.

The make up of the ministry workshops will involve teaching, connection and networking, strategic prayer and discussion /sharing.  We have provided for you useful websites and recommended reading (please see below)

The purpose of these workshops are designed to equip you to be the person God has called you to be as his ambassador and minister, to be salt and light to your workplace and release the Kingdom of God in the marketplace.

Meet, share and learn with others who are in the same line of work as you.

Let the Holy Spirit clarify your mission and mountain he created you to make an eternal impact on.  Know that as you accept your “mission impossible”, all things are possible with his favour!  Every believer needs to understand his or her work is not a “secular” calling, but rather a God-assigned mission!

Just look at the examples of: Esther, Daniel, Nehemiah, Joseph who had great influence over their culture.

Come and join with us and we unpack the seven mountains and look together at the issues and challenges facing all of us as we seek to bring heaven to earth and release the Kingdom of God.

Seven Mountains Ministry Workshops double A4 flyer

There are seven nations “greater and mightier than we” – the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. These nations correspond to seven “mountains” of global society – Media, Government, Education, Economy, Religion, Celebration/Arts, and Family. These culture-shaping areas of influence over society are the keys to taking a nation for the kingdom of God.

The purpose of this book is to help each individual determine his or her specific assignment in this mission; and then to offer insight into the nature of the battles involved in this spiritual confrontation.

With divine power and favor, revolutionaries will take these mountains for Christ!

This is a valuable resource giving essential knowledge  of the enemy, his strategy, and knowing our basic mission to take back territory for the kingdom.