How is God inviting you to grow this year?
Here are some practical ways to respond to that prompting from the Lord -
Discern with a trusted person. Consider: Is that goal in line with the Christian Faith? Does it make sense? Does it make sense for you at this point in your life? Is it from God or from yourself or somewhere else? Do you have peace about it (even if it daunts you a bit, if it’s from God, there will be peace)
Once you have discerned the goal, the invitation the Lord is offering you, then pray and think about how to cooperate with the grace He is giving.
Here are some questions to help you with that…
What sacrifices are needed?
Who do I need to forgive?
What do I really want? Why?
What do I need to do differently?
How can I start to forgive? To do things differently?
What milestones of transformation do I see?
How can I work toward them?
What timeline makes sense?
What help do I need?
Then start to implement those answers. Post the goals in your planner and on your calendar. Get an accountability and a prayer partner. As Mother Mary tells us: "Do whatever He tells you."
Be assured of my prayers for you and your family this year. In turn, I ask for your prayers, especially as I prepare to marry on March 1st. I’m also working on my dissertation, with the hope of finishing it and defending in the summer. May God be glorified in your life, and in mine!
Your sister in Christ,
Katherine O'Brien,
ThD Cand.
College Planning Specialist
Founder, Celtic College Consultants
PS I will be out of town and out of the office from January 2 – 6th 2025. I look forward to working with you and your family this year. Let me know when you’d like to schedule our first meeting to discuss how I can best help you and your college bound teen(s). Email me: KOB@CelticCollegeConsultants.com
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