Chazown: (pronounced khaw-ZONE) from the Hebrew, meaning a dream, revelation, or vision.
Have you given serious forethought to 2007? I don’t mean resolutions. I’m convinced that none of us can really change ourselves. After all, real change comes from the inside out - a heart change. And that involves turning myself over to the Holy Spirit day by day to allow for these quiet grace-workings. Ah, but let’s save that post for another time. Today, we’re looking at vision for our lives - individual, God-given purpose for 2007. None of us want to drift through another year.
Mary Yerkes shares in Defining Your Purpose, Establishing Your Goals for 2007 , critical questions from Craig Groeschel’s book, Chazown:
“If money were no object, what would you do with the rest of your life? How would you invest your core values and passions, your key gifts and abilities, and your significant life experiences to make a lasting difference in this world?”
That ought to get our wheels turning for now. Let’s seriously pray for direction for our lives as writers and artists. His plan for each of us is unique.
What will God accomplish through YOU in 2007?
“Everyone wants to end up somewhere – few people end up somewhere on purpose.”
Resources:
Life Development Plan
Chazown: A Different Way to See Your Life
on December 28, 2006 - 12:52 pm
There are so many things I want to accomplish in 2007. Writing my first novel last year helped me realize that my goals truly are attainable when I make the committment to them. Your posts always help me keep things in perspective. Thanks.
on December 28, 2006 - 11:55 pm
Cindy, thanks for dropping by. Way to go on the book, girl! Keep up the good work. Enjoyed your post on FROG today:-) Fully Rely On God.
on December 30, 2006 - 7:56 pm
Vicki,
I love your posts, but this one is a real brain-massager. You wrote: “After all, real change comes from the inside out - a heart change. And that involves turning myself over to the Holy Spirit day by day to allow for these quiet grace-workings.”
It’s a perfect reminder as we enter another new year. Thank you.
Thanks, too, for that referral to the other site–if money was not an option…Lots to chew on there!
on January 2, 2007 - 12:59 am
Bonnie, it’s always good to see you here. Thanks for your kind words. Hope you have a joy-filled year in 2007. {{hugs}}